
LOGIN \| REGISTER Unregistered	Facebook \| Twitter \| MF Newsletter \| Fit Dates \| Fit Brit 2010	SEARCH

EXERCISE

Exercise

Legs

Squat
Target: quads, glutes, hamstrings

The king of all leg exercises, this uses many different muscle groups and should be in every man's mass-building arsenal.

Rest the bar on the back of your shoulders, not your neck.
Grip the bar close to your shoulders, with elbows back and feet shoulder-width apart (toes turned out slightly).
Brace your core muscles and lift the bar off the rack.
Lower until your thighs are parallel to the floor, keeping your knees in line with your feet.
Push back up through your heels.
Look forward throughout and maintain a natural arch in your back.

Bookmark this post with:

2 Comments

thanksfully, the model here seems to be doing squats properly. but there are tons of squat variations - see http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2009/11/squat-variations/ .

By lean_muscle on 28 January, 2010, 12:54pm

thanksfully, the model here seems to be doing squats properly. but there are tons of squat variations - see http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2009/11/squat-variations/ .

By lean_muscle on 28 January, 2010, 12:55pm

You need to register to post comments. Existing members can log in below to comment, otherwise click here to join.

MORE EXERCISE

FAT LOSS WORKOUTS		EXERCISE TIPS
Kickboxing fat-loss circuit Workout circuit to improve skiing Weight-loss home circuit Simple workout for travellers Fat-burning kettlebell workout Effective plyometric fat-loss circuit Burpee Passing jackknife Squat to throw See all Fat Loss Workouts		Happiness in 60 seconds flat Men’s Fitness ultimate playlists 3 ways to banish back pain 3 benefits of sex 5 tips for bigger arms Why can't I get any bigger in the gym? Become Batman! 5 ways to burn off the booze 9 outdated training beliefs See all Exercise Tips
ABS		ARMS
70 best abs exercises - get a rock-hard six-pack Get a classic six-pack Crunch Reverse crunch Oblique crunch Crossover crunch Knee raise Plank Side plank See all Abs		German Volume Training arm workout How to get ripped arms fast Wrist curl Triceps press down Dumb-bell kickback Seated one-arm overhead triceps extension Lying triceps extension Close-grip bench press Dip See all Arms
CHEST		OTHER WORKOUTS
Build a massive chest Bench press Dumb-bell bench press Incline bench press Decline bench press Dumb-bell flye T press-up Dumb-bell pullover How to get a biggger chest See all Chest		Get Paul Bettany's body Exclusive Robert Pattinson workout Exclusive Hugh Jackman Wolverine Workout Exclusive Hugh Jackman Wolverine Meal Plan forearm exercises, glute exercises and hip flexor exercises Men's Fitness Bodyplan 2009 - get it here Why you should do circuit training classes Partial reps workout for more muscle Maximum growth muscle workout See all Other Workouts
RUNNING AND RACES		SPORTS
Five ways to a faster 10K Team MF blog 30/10/09 Men's Fitness Half Marathon Blog 29/10/09 Team MF blog 01/10/09 Team MF blog 22/09/09 Team MF blog 25/08/09 MF tests AudioFuel Team MF blog 12/08/09 Team MF blog 31/07/09 See all Running and Races		Alan Stokes' surf-improvement workout Alan Stokes' surf skill: how to do a top turn Men’s Fitness Fight News 10/03/10 Carl Froch boxing workout Ugo Monye's Six Nations rugby power workout Men’s Fitness fight news 16/02/10 Do you want to prove how strong you are? Men’s Fitness meets Wayne Rooney Men's Fitness fight news 04/02/10 See all Sports
LEGS		BACK
Squat Secrets Build mighty legs and glutes Squat Smith squat Front squat Dumb-bell step-up Lunge Lateral lunge Bulgarian split squat See all Legs		The world's best back exercises Bent-over row Cable row One-arm row Pull-up Lat pull-down Shrug Good morning Two-point box See all Back