Quadriceps
Barbell Squat To A Bench


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
- 1Place a flat bench behind you and set a barbell across your upper back.
- 2Stand about a foot in front of the bench with feet shoulder-width apart.
How to perform
- 1Sit your hips back and descend under control until you touch the bench.
- 2Keep your shins near vertical and your torso braced.
- 3Pause lightly without relaxing your muscles.
- 4Drive through your heels and stand back up.























