Jefferson Squats
- Primary musclesQuads
- EquipmentBarbell
- LevelIntermediate
- ForcePush
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01Starting position -
02Final position
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01Starting position -
02Final position
Muscles worked
Primary muscles
What weight to use
Set your goal and fitness level — the AtletIQ app calculates the working weight and number of reps for "Jefferson Squats".
- Working weight for your goal and fitness level
- Sets, reps and rest in your workout log
- Progress for every exercise
| Workout | Weight | Sets × reps |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.5 kg | 3 × 10 |
| 2 | 40 kg | 3 × 8 |
| 3 | 33 kg | 4 × 12 |
How to do it
7 stepsPlace a barbell on the floor.
Stand in the middle of the bar length wise.
Bend down by bending at the knees and keeping your back straight and grasp the front of the bar with your right hand. Your palm should be in (neutral grip) facing the left side.
Grasp the rear of the bar with your left hand. The palm of your hand should be in neutral grip alignment (palms facing the right side). Tip: Ensure that your grip is even on the bar. Your torso should be positioned right in the middle of the bar and the distance between your torso and your right hand (which should be at the front) should be the same as the distance between your torso and your left hand (which should be to your back).
Now stand straight up with the weight. Tip: Your feet should be shoulder width apart and your toes slightly pointed out.
Squat down by bending at the knees and keeping your back straight until your upper thighs are parallel with the floor. Tip: Keep your back as vertical as possible with the floor and your head up. Also remember to not let your knees go past your toes. Inhale during this portion of the movement.
Now drive yourself back up to the starting position by pushing with the feet. Tip: Keep the bar hanging at arm's length and your elbows locked with a slight bend. The arms only serve as hooks. Avoid doing any lifting with them. Do the lifting with your thighs; not your arms.
Variations: You can also perform the exercise using wrist wraps. In addition, you can use many of the other squat variations. Finally, you can also perform the exercise with a wide stance or a closer stance.
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