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What is High-Bar Squat?
A squat with the bar high on the traps, favoring an upright torso.
In context
High-Bar Squat is a key concept in powerlifting. A squat with the bar high on the traps, favoring an upright torso. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Related powerlifting terms
Common questions.
What does high-bar squat mean?
A squat with the bar high on the traps, favoring an upright torso.
What category does high-bar squat belong to?
High-Bar Squat is a term from powerlifting in strength and fitness training. Browse more powerlifting terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does high-bar squat matter for training?
Understanding high-bar squat helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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