Barbell Bench Squats -

Barbell Bench Squats

Exercise Tips

Keep your back straight by looking upwards
Do not rest on the bench

Barbell Bench Squats

This exercise targets your quadriceps and provides a moderate to high cardio benefit. It also works your hamstrings and calves.

Muscle Group

Quadriceps (Quads), Hamstrings, Calves

Frequency

1 Day a Week to
3 Days a Week

Equipment

Barbell, Bench

Cardiovascular Benefit

Moderate to High

Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointing forward with a flat bench just behind your heels. Hold a barbell behind your neck with an overhand grip, resting it on your shoulders.

1 Exhaling, squat down and touch your bottom to the bench like you are going to sit on it.
2 Inhale and quickly raise back up to the starting position.
3Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set.

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Barbell Bench Squats

Exercise Tips

Barbell Bench Squats

Muscle Group

Frequency

Equipment

Cardiovascular Benefit

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