Quads · Barbell · Intermediate
How to do Barbell High Bar Squat
The barbell high bar squat is a compound lower body exercise that primarily targets the glutes, with significant involvement from the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and core. It requires placing a barbell on the upper back (traps) and performing a squat movement.
- Also works
- Hamstrings, Calves and Core
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Legs
How to do Barbell High Bar Squat, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
- Place the barbell on your upper back, resting it on your traps.
- Engage your core and keep your chest up as you begin to squat down, pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
- Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
- Drive through your heels to stand back up, extending your hips and knees.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles worked
Barbell High Bar Squat works your quads and glutes as the main movers, with help from your hamstrings, calves and core.
Track Barbell High Bar Squat in SPLYT
Barbell High Bar Squat is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
