Barbell Back Squat
A compound lower-body exercise performed with a barbell positioned across the upper back.
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| Exercise Name | Body Region | Muscles | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Barbell Back Squat
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- Squat (Movement Pattern)
A knee- and hip-dominant lower-body pattern involving coordinated flexion and extension.
| Exercise | - Barbell Back Squat |
| Force Type | - push |
| Movement Pattern | - Squat |
| Muscles Involved | - 7 |
| Kinetic chain | - closed |
| Is compound | - Yes |
| Laterality | - bilateral |
| Contraction Mode | - dynamic |
| Body Position | - standing |
| Skill Level | - intermediate |
Barbell Back Squat
A compound lower-body exercise performed with a barbell positioned across the upper back.
- Squat (Movement Pattern)
A knee- and hip-dominant lower-body pattern involving coordinated flexion and extension.
| Exercise | - Barbell Back Squat |
| Force Type | - push |
| Movement Pattern | - Squat |
| Muscles Involved | - 7 |
| Kinetic chain | - closed |
| Is compound | - Yes |
| Laterality | - bilateral |
| Contraction Mode | - dynamic |
