High Bar Squat
Performing the: A Step-by-Step Tutorial High Bar Squat
- Firmly grip the bar with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart, retract your shoulder blades for stability, and then lift the barbell off the rack by pushing up and slightly back, stepping away from the rack to give yourself space.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly pointed outwards, and keep your chest up and your back straight as you prepare to squat.
- Lower your body by bending at the knees and hips as if sitting back into a chair, keeping your back straight and ensuring that your knees don't go beyond your toes, until your thighs are parallel with the floor.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position, ensuring that you keep your back straight and your chest up throughout the movement.
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