Barbell jefferson squat exercise demonstration
Barbell jefferson squat

Exercise

Barbell jefferson squat

Barbell jefferson squat is a moderate exercise. It trains glutes.

Muscles
GlutesQuadsHamstringsCalves

Detailed explanation

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.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes slightly turned out.

  2. 2

    Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, resting it on the front of your body, just below your waist.

  3. 3

    Step your left foot forward and your right foot back, keeping your feet shoulder-width apart.

  4. 4

    Bend your knees and lower your body down into a squat position, keeping your back straight and chest up.

  5. 5

    Push through your heels to stand back up to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat the movement, alternating your forward and back foot with each repetition.

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