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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Quads

Equipment Required

Safety Squat Bar

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Squat

Secondary Muscles

Glutes, Hamstrings, Abs

Exercise Description

The safety bar squat builds massive quad strength while being easier on your shoulders and wrists. It lets you squat heavy without wrist pain or shoulder mobility issues.

How To

1. Set the safety bar on your upper traps, gripping the handles in front of your chest 2. Step back from the rack and position your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly pointed out 3. Keep your chest up and core tight as you begin the safety bar squat movement 4. Lower down by pushing your hips back and bending your knees until your thighs are parallel to the floor 5. Drive through your heels and push the floor away to return to the starting position

Form Tips

• Keep the safety bar handles pulled down toward your chest throughout the entire movement • Your knees should track over your toes during the safety bar squat • Keep your core braced tight to protect your lower back • Don't let your chest cave forward - stay upright through the whole movement

Common Mistakes

• Letting the safety bar roll forward on your back instead of staying locked in position • Knees caving inward during the safety bar squat instead of tracking over your toes • Not going deep enough - you need to hit at least parallel for full quad activation

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