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Welcome to our Barbell Squats to Bench Exercise Instruction Guide!
On this page you'll learn how to do this version of Barbell Squats using the correct technique. Below you'll find pictures, exercise instructions, and tips on how to get the most out of this and other Leg Exercises so you can immediately add to your Leg Workouts.
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Exercise Name: | Barbell Squats to Bench |
Main Muscle: | Quadriceps |
Secondary Muscle(s): | Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back |
Exercise Type: | Compound |
Equipment Required: | Barbell, Bench |
Exercise Description and Instruction:
This Leg Exercise is a variation of one of the best Weight Training Exercises.You'll be descending on to a bench to ensure you're going deep enough in your squat. You will likely have to use less weight than you do during a normal Barbell Squat because your momentum is taken away when you pause on the bench.
You can also place the bench long ways and place your feet on each side of the bench.
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Other Popular Leg Exercises:
Check out some of our other popular Lower Body Exercises. These pages link to all of our variations of the most popular leg exercises:
Now that you've seen Barbell Squats to Bench, which primarily target your Quads, check out all of our different Quadriceps Exercises.
Also view our Leg Exercises Page, which links to our Quadriceps Exercises as well as our Calf Exercises, Glute Exercises and Hamstring Exercises.
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