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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

  1. Setup: Bar in the crooks of the elbows, hands together.
  2. Sit down, elbows inside the knees
  3. Chest tall

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