Barbell Squat To A Bench

Perform squats using a bench to achieve proper depth and support.

Instructions

• Set up a barbell with appropriate weight on a squat rack.
• Place a bench behind you where you'll be squatting to.
• Position yourself under the barbell and lift it off the rack onto your shoulders.
• Step back carefully until you are standing with the bench directly behind you.
• Position your feet shoulder-width apart, with toes slightly pointed out.
• Initiate the squat by pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
• Squat down in control until your glutes make contact with the bench.
• Use the bench as a guide to maintain depth, but do not sit on it completely.
• Press through your heels to return to the standing position.
• Repeat for desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Rounding the back.
• Letting knees collapse inward.
• Rushing through the movement and losing form.
• Sitting completely on the bench instead of just using it as a guide.

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