Qmotion is the Students' Union run Sport & Fitness Centre, located on the Mile End campus. We provide students, staff, and members of the community with great facilities in a safe and welcoming environment.

QMotion Video Guide

Barbell Back Squat

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Video guide

Description

Stand with feet shoulder width apart, toes pointed slightly outwards, and barbell resting on top of the back of your shoulders, supported by both hands. Before you begin your descend, breathe in and keep your core engaged, slowly lower your hips whilst maintaining a straight back until you reach your deepest point. Before ascending breathe out and drive your feet through the floor, until your legs are fully extended. Once this has been completed you have done 1 rep!