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Quadriceps · Intermediate

Safety Squat Bar Cyclist Squat

Heels-elevated narrow-stance safety-bar squat emphasizing knee flexion and quadriceps loading.

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Safety Squat Bar Cyclist Squat demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesCore

Equipment

Safety Squat Bar

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set the safety squat bar securely and stand in a narrow stance with the heels elevated on a stable wedge or plates.
  2. 02Brace the trunk, hold the handles, and keep the torso as upright as possible.
  3. 03Descend by allowing the knees to travel forward over the toes while the heels remain supported.
  4. 04Reach a controlled depth with the knees aligned and weight centered over the midfoot.
  5. 05Drive evenly through both feet to stand tall without bouncing out of the bottom.

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