How Do You Perform The Perfect Barbell Squat Exercise?
The best overall exercise to produce strong, muscular leg mass is the behind the neck barbell squat. This is a staple of all bodybuilding and weight lifting regimens. Primary muscles targeted are the quadriceps with secondary help from the hamstrings. Let’s get to work!!! Place a barbell on a squat rack, smith machine or weight rack at 4″-6″ below shoulder height. Step under bar so the barbell rest on the back of your shoulders below your trapezoid muscle. Grasp bar with a wide grip with palms placed forward. Remove bar clearing enough space not to touch rack and place feet shoulder width apart with toes faced directly forward. Keeping your head up and fixating your eyes on a spot directly in front of you, descend until your hamstrings are parallel with the floor. Pause for 1 count and ascend to your starting position. You should have the feeling of yours heels pressing through the floor while squeezing your buttock cheeks together while keeping your back straight as possible. Movement
