How To Low Bar Squat: Torso Angle / Butt Wink / Reaching Depth

Summary by Krater

The video explains the correct torso angle for the low bar squat, comparing it to the high bar squat and discussing bar path, torso position, and the myth of butt wink.

From the video

Answers: What is the correct torso angle for the low bar squat?

• low bar squat torso angle
• bar path in squat
• squat depth
• butt wink in squat
• spine position in squat

Exercises

• low bar squat · barbell
• front squat · barbell · 545x1 @ 7

What it concludes

• The low bar squat feels more balanced across the back due to increased surface area against the body.
• Almost everyone finds it easier to reach depth with the low bar position compared to the high bar position.
• The low bar squat allows the use of more musculature, engaging quads, hips, and lower back.
• To maintain the bar over the mid-foot, the low bar squat requires more horizontal torso angle compared to the high bar squat.
• What is commonly called butt wink is actually the spine moving from hyper-extended to neutral.
• Proper execution of the low bar squat requires starting with a neutral spine, braced midsection, and looking down and slightly in front.