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Barbell Zercher Squat

  • Intermediate
  • Quadriceps · Hamstrings · Glutes

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Setup instructions

1) Stand tall with your chest up, core tight, back flat and head neutral.

2) Place the barbell in the crease of your elbows.

Note: this can be done on a Smith Machine.

Perform instructions

1) Slowly bend your legs and lower yourself into a squat position. Keep the chest up, core tight, back flat and head neutral.

2) Lower your legs until they’re at least parallel to the floor.

3) Pause at the bottom. Press into the heels and drive back to the starting position.

4) Repeat for required reps

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