High Bar Squat Guide

The high bar squat is a compound exercise that primarily targets the quadriceps muscles, located on the front of the thighs. This exercise is performed with a barbell placed on the upper trapezius muscles, and involves descending into a squat position by bending the hips and knees, and then driving back up to a standing position. The glutes, hamstrings, and erector spinae muscles are also activated as secondary muscles, while the calves, abdominals, adductors, abductors, soleus, and trapezius muscles are involved as tertiary and quaternary muscles. High bar squats are a popular strength training exercise used to improve lower body strength and power, and are often used in weightlifting and powerlifting programs.