Legs · Quads · Barbell
Paused Squat
How to
Barbell- 1 Squat down as for a back squat.
- 2 Hold still at the bottom for one to two seconds.
- 3 Drive up without bouncing.
Tips
- Stay braced during the pause; do not relax into the bottom.
- Use 70 to 85% of your regular squat.
- Count the pause so every rep is the same length.
Common mistakes
- The knees or chest drifting during the pause.
- Pausing above parallel.
- Bouncing out right after the pause.
In these plans
Not part of a built-in plan. Add it to any workout from the exercise picker.
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Log it in Volu(me)
Add Paused Squat to any workout. Next time the app fills in the weight and reps from your last session and marks a new best set the moment you tick it.