Here’s everything you need to know about the back squat (using either a barbell or dumbbell), so that you can hit your goals safely and effectively. 'A back squat typically uses a barbell ...

These metrics-obsessed exercisers are especially focused on compound barbell movements like the bench press, deadlift, and back squat. You'll be able to go heavier on these lifts than most others ...

If you decide to do barbell back squats, you will not only need to be able to re-rack the barbell between sets, your muscles also need to be ready to push that much weight in the first place.