Barbell Full Squat (Side Pov)

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Position a barbell securely across the upper back, resting on the trapezius muscles. Inhale and brace your core. Bend knees and hips simultaneously, lowering your body until thighs are parallel to the ground. Exhale and push through heels to return to the starting position, fully extending the knees and hips. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

How to perform the Barbell Full Squat (Side Pov)

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Barbell Full Squat (Side Pov) using your barbell.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your calves.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your calves rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

Detailed cues, common mistakes, and demonstration video are available in the Fitly app.

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