Legs

Barbell Back SquatCangkung Belakang Barbell

Squatting with a barbell on your upper back. The main strength exercise for legs.

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How to do it

Setup. Bar on your upper back, hands just outside your shoulders, feet shoulder-width apart, brace your core.

  1. Break at the hips and knees at the same time.
  2. Squat until your hips are at least level with your knees.
  3. Drive up, keeping your chest up and the bar over the middle of your feet.

Most common mistake

Training heavy without the safety bars set.

Coach's tip

Set the rack safety bars just below your lowest squat depth.

Sets and reps by level

LevelSetsRepsRest
Beginner3 sets8-10 reps180s
Intermediate4 sets6-10 reps180s
Advanced5 sets4-8 reps180s
Stop if you feel sharp or joint pain. Mild muscle burning is normal; pain is not.

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