barbell jefferson squat
barbell jefferson squat exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: barbell.
- Target muscle
- glutes
- Muscle group
- quadriceps
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- barbell
Secondary muscles
quadriceps, hamstrings, calves
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes slightly turned out.
- Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, resting it on the front of your body, just below your waist.
- Step your left foot forward and your right foot back, keeping your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Bend your knees and lower your body down into a squat position, keeping your back straight and chest up.
- Push through your heels to stand back up to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement, alternating your forward and back foot with each repetition.