Legs·Barbell·Compound
Kneeling Squat
Glutes · Barbell
Intermediate
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound
Force
Push
The Kneeling Squat is an intermediate barbell exercise that primarily targets the Glutes.
Muscles Worked
Glutes primaryCore secondaryHamstrings secondaryLower Back secondary
How to Do the Kneeling Squat
- 1Set the bar to the proper height in a power rack. Kneel behind the bar; it may be beneficial to put a mat down to pad your knees. Slide under the bar, racking it across the back of your shoulders. Your shoulder blades should be retracted and the bar tight across your back. Unrack the weight.
- 2With your head looking forward, sit back with your butt until you touch your calves.
- 3Reverse the motion, returning the torso to an upright position.
Related Exercises
Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.