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Quadriceps

Barbell Squat To A Bench

Barbell Squat To A Bench (Start)Barbell Squat To A Bench (End)

A squat that touches a bench behind you to control depth and help you sit back.

Energy burned

≈ 43 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 7.5 kcal/min

Estimate range 32–54 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked32 %
Effort during a set13.9 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

  1. 1Place a flat bench behind you and set a barbell across your upper back.
  2. 2Stand about a foot in front of the bench with feet shoulder-width apart.

How to perform

  1. 1Sit your hips back and descend under control until you touch the bench.
  2. 2Keep your shins near vertical and your torso braced.
  3. 3Pause lightly without relaxing your muscles.
  4. 4Drive through your heels and stand back up.

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