Barbell Anderson Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Thighs
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Thighs
- Secondary Muscles
- Hip flexors, Calves, Adductor Magnus, Soleus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.1
- Alternate Names
- Anderson Squat
How to: Barbell Anderson Squat
- Set the barbell on the safety pins of a squat rack at around chest height.
- Stand under the bar with your upper back against it, and grip the bar with both hands.
- Unrack the bar and step back into a stable position.
- With your feet shoulder-width apart, lower your body by bending at the hips and knees.
- Keep your chest up and back straight as you lower yourself down to a parallel position.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Not maintaining a neutral spine.
- Letting the knees cave inward during the squat.
- Failing to go low enough on the squat.
Modifications
- Use a lighter barbell or perform the exercise without weights.
- Perform the squat to a box or bench for guidance on depth.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and chest up while performing the squat.
- Make sure your knees do not extend beyond your toes.
- Engage your core throughout the movement for stability.
Barbell Anderson Squat Alternatives
Tags
squat
strength
legs
glutes
quadriceps
barbell