Barbell Full Squat
Also known as: Full Squat, Deep Squat, Full Barbell Squat, BB Full Squat, ATG Squat
Variation of: Barbell Back Squat
Body region
Equipment
Technique
- Set the bar on your upper back, grip it firmly and step out of the rack.
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly out, and brace your abs.
- Squat down past parallel, as deep as you can keep a neutral lower back, ideally until the hamstrings touch the calves.
- Drive through the whole foot to stand up.
Cues
- Keep the knees tracking over the toes.
- Keep the chest up and the bar over mid-foot.
- Set the rack safety bars just below your lowest position.
Common mistakes
- Letting the lower back tuck under at the bottom.
- Bouncing hard out of the bottom with a heavy load.
- Rising with the hips first and the chest dropping forward.