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Zercher Squat

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Quadriceps
Also works
Glutes, Adductors
Equipment
Barbell & plates, squat rack or power cage

How to do it

  1. Hold the bar in the crook of your elbows, hands together in front of your chest.
  2. Sit down between your heels, keeping your chest up.
  3. Go to at least parallel, then drive back up.

Common mistakes

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