Curated Action

Zercher Squats

Strength Training

Zercher Squats is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

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Zercher Squats

Barbell squat with the bar held in the crease of the arms; places extra strain on the upper back and works without a squat rack.

Key points

  • Hold the barbell in the crease of your arms and squat up and down.
  • Expect more strain on the upper back compared to a regular squat.
  • Useful when you have weights but no squat rack.
Sets: 1Rest: 1 minEst. duration: 25 sec
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