Zercher Squat

Zercher Squat

Descend into squat position while keeping torso upright and elbows up. Drive through heels to return to standing position.

Instructions

1

Preparation: Set barbell in squat rack at elbow height. Cradle bar in elbow crease with arms crossed. Step back with feet shoulder-width apart.

2

Execution: Descend into squat position while keeping torso upright and elbows up. Drive through heels to return to standing position.

Exercise Details

Difficulty
Advanced
Equipment
Compound
Mechanics
Compound
Force
Push
Utility
Auxiliary

Target Muscles

rectus femorisvastus lateralisvastus medialisgluteus maximusbiceps femorissemitendinosuserector spinaerectus abdominisbiceps brachii long headbiceps brachii short headtrapeziusobliques upperobliques lower

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