- Main muscle
- Quadriceps
- Also works
- Glutes, Adductors
- Equipment
- Barbell & plates, squat rack or power cage
How to do it
- Hold the bar in the crook of your elbows, hands together in front of your chest.
- Sit down between your heels, keeping your chest up.
- Go to at least parallel, then drive back up.
Common mistakes
- Letting your upper back round forward.
- Letting the bar slide down your forearms.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Zercher 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.