Zercher squat
A compound exercise for the quads and glutes, with help from the upper back, abs, biceps. Equipment: barbell and squat rack.
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WorksQuadsGlutesUpper backAbsBiceps
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How to do it
- Setup: Bar in the crooks of the elbows, hands together.
- Sit down, elbows inside the knees
- Chest tall
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