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Back Squat

The objective of this page is to provide guidance on the execution of the Back Squat. It takes the form of a checklist of points for the coach to monitor for.

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 approximately chest height
  • Two spotters in position and ready
  • Hands spaced evenly and slightly wider than shoulder width apart
  • 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
  • Athlete takes one step back
  • Feet shoulder width apart
  • Feet flat on floor and toes pointing slightly outwards
  • Athlete inhales and holds the breath while lowering the bar
  • Knees bend and stay over the toes
  • 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.

Related References

The following references provide additional information on this topic:

  • LESUER, D. et al. (1997) The accuracy of prediction equations for estimating 1-RM performance in the bench press, squat, and deadlift. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 11 (4), p. 211-213
  • CHELLY, M. et al. (2009) Effects of a back squat training program on leg power, jump, and sprint performances in junior soccer players. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 23 (8), p. 2241-2249
  • RUSSELL, P. and PHILLIPS, S. (1989) A preliminary comparison of front and back squat exercises. Research quarterly for exercise and sport, 60 (3), p. 201-208

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

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