Barbell Squat to Upright Row
A squat with the bar hanging at arm's length, then an upright row to the chin once standing; the legs and the shoulders work in turn.
How to do it
Setup
Bar held overhand at arm's length in front of the thighs, hands and feet about shoulder-width.
Steps
- Squat down, the bar lowering straight in front of the shins.
- Stand up and pull the bar to the chin, elbows leading high.
- Lower the bar to the thighs before the next squat.
Common mistakes
Pulling while still rising: stand first, then row. Wrists above the elbows at the top: the elbows lead and finish highest. Rounding forward in the squat to reach the bar low: keep the chest up and the bar close.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale standing, then again on the row.
