Back Squat
Barbell back squat — foundational lower-body compound.
Primary muscle: quadricepslegsDifficulty: 3/5AI form-check supported
Secondary muscles
- glutes
- hamstrings
- core
Form cues
- ✓Feet shoulder-width apart
- ✓Knees track over toes
- ✓Descend until thighs parallel to floor
- ✓Chest up, neutral spine
Common mistakes
- ×Knees caving inward
- ×Heels lifting off the floor
- ×Rounding lower back
Contraindications
Skip or modify this move if you have:
- knee injury