A Kinesiological Analysis of the "Barbell Squat"

A Kinesiological Analysis of the "Barbell Squat"
Step 1. Description of the movement
A. Starting position
Place your feet flat on the floor. From a rack with the barbell upper chest height,
Position the barbell over your Trapezius muscle not over your neck. The bar should be
Placed as far back as possible on the traps for the weight to be distributed properly
For safe execution. Next you would place your hands with a supinated grip around
The bar and hold it comfortably so its stays stable. Next your would thrust your hips
Forward and pull abdominals in and keep your lower back slightly ar…