Zercher Squat

The Zercher Squat primarily works the Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Gluteus Maximus and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, Rectus Abdominis, Serratus Anterior, Transverse Abdominis. It is a barbell compound exercise at advanced difficulty.

Barbell squat with bar held in antecubital fossa emphasizing core.

EquipmentBarbell
DifficultyAdvanced
TypeCompound
MovementSquat
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryRectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis
SecondaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), Gluteus Maximus

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Position bar on upper back across trapezius. Grasp barbell with overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Execution: Bend at hips and knees, lowering body until thighs are parallel to floor. Drive through feet to return to standing position. Repeat. Comments: This is an advanced exercise. Ensure proper form before adding load.

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