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Back Squat

The objective of this page is to guide the execution of the Back Squat. It forms a checklist of points for the coach to monitor.

Start Position
Start Position
Mid Position
Mid Position
End Position
End Position

Checklist

The checklist is adapted from Pauletto (1991)[1].

  • Bar loaded evenly, collars in place and secure
  • Bar on a rack at approximately chest height
  • Two spotters in position and ready
  • Hands spaced evenly and slightly wider than shoulder-width apart
  • The bar rests across the back of shoulders
  • Head up, chest up and out
  • Shoulder blades pushed together
  • Elbows pointing down and a firm grip
  • Torso straight and abdominals braced
  • The athlete takes one step back
  • Feet shoulder-width apart
  • Feet flat on the floor and toes pointing slightly outwards
  • The athlete inhales and holds their breath while lowering the bar
  • Knees bend and stay over the toes
  • The athlete sits back over heels
  • Athlete squats until the required level is reached
  • The downward movement is controlled with a momentary stop at the bottom
  • Athlete drives the bar up to the starting position by pushing through the heels
  • Athlete exhales while pushing the bar up

References

  1. PAULETTO, B. (1991) Strength Training for Coaches. USA; Human Kinetics.

Page Reference

If you quote information from this page in your work, then the reference for this page is:

  • MACKENZIE, B. (1997) Back Squat [WWW] Available from: https://www.brianmac.co.uk/bsquat.htm [Accessed