- Grip the barbell and stand up to lift it off the rack
- Step back with each leg until you are clear of the rack, setting up your footing for the lift
![Squat](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/squat/icons/squat-icon-128.png)
Squat How To
Why do it?
The Squat is the King of Exercises. It develops your legs more completely than any other exercise and also requires a solid core.
Form Check
Instructions
![Squat](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/squat/howto/squat-howto-1-800.jpg)
- Lower yourself until your thighs are at most parallel to the floor
![Squat](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/squat/howto/squat-howto-2-800.jpg)
- Raise yourself back up to standing
![Squat](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/squat/howto/squat-howto-1-800.jpg)
- Step forward to rerack the barbell