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Squat & Squat Variation: Back Squat

Instructions

Position yourself under the bar so that the feet are slightly outside shoulder width, toes pointed out 30 degrees, with the bar set on the mid traps.  Take one step back, bringing the shoulders down and back with chest high.  Find a spot on the wall in front of you throughout the movement that maintains a neutral spine and head.  Take a deep breath in and initiate the descent by pushing the hips back, flexing the knees until they are parallel to the ground and in line with the feet.  Keep the bodyweight on the mid-foot to heel.  Drive through the heels and hips back up to the starting position.  Common Errors:  Squatting on the toes, initiating movement with the knees, and not getting proper depth.

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