- Main muscle
- Quadriceps
- Also works
- Glutes, Adductors
- Equipment
- Barbell & plates, squat rack or power cage
How to do it
- Set the padded bar on your upper back and hold the handles in front of you.
- Brace, then sit your hips back and down.
- Go to at least parallel and drive back up, keeping your chest tall.
Common mistakes
- Letting the bar push your chest forward.
- Letting your knees cave in.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Safety Bar Squat into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.