Barbell Squat

DIFFICULTY

Difficult

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Barbell

STARTING POSITION

Add the appropriate weight to the bar.

Place the bar on the your rear shoulders or upper back.

PROCEDURE

1. Take a shoulder width stance with your feet.
2. Squat down until you reach a 90 degree bend at the knee
3. Push upward using your quads and hips until you reach the starting position.
4. Repeat

COACHING KEYS

• Keep the pressure on the heels of your feet.
• Make sure to limit the amount of flexion (lean) at the waist.
• Keep the abdominals flexed or tight.

YOU SHOULD FEEL IT

In your thighs, core and hips.

SKI PURPOSE

Improves total body strength and power

Improves core strength and stability.