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Back Squat Explosive

Back Squat Explosive

Set a barbell across your upper back and stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Squat down and then explode upward as fast as possible, fully extending your hips and knees. Land softly and reset for each rep. Keep your core engaged throughout.

How it is executed

  1. Set a barbell across your upper back and stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Squat down and then explode upward as fast as possible, fully extending your hips and knees.
  3. Land softly and reset for each rep.
  4. Keep your core engaged throughout.
Muscles worked
Quadriceps
Primary muscle
Vastus lateralis
Equipment
Barbell
Movement pattern
Lower body
Difficulty
Intermediate
What it is for
Strength · Hypertrophy

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