Animated exercise reference
Barbell back squat
A loaded squat with the barbell supported across the back while the athlete descends and stands again.
Catalogue facts
Barbell back squat
- Equipment
- Barbell and rack
- Primary target
- Quadriceps and glutes
- Also involved
- Hamstrings, core and back
- SharePlan ID
ea-barbell-full-squat-back- Names recognised
- back squat · barbell back squat · barbell squat
Match the right movement
Use this entry only when the bar is carried on the back. Front squat, overhead squat, box squat and machine squat are separate movements.
Keep the AI’s prescription
SharePlan can retain sets, repetitions, load, rest, tempo, RPE, RIR and any notes supplied in the plan.