
The Zercher squat is a squat variation and an exercise used to target the muscles of the quad.
The Zercher squat’s set up is quite unique, as you wedge the barbell in your elbow creases and hold the weight up by bracing your core and arms.
The Zercher squat can help those who struggle to maintain an upright torso during the back squat and also promote honest weight selection due to its difficult set up.
By mastering the Zercher squat, one can see huge increases in biceps, forearm, and leg size, as well as increases in total squat and deadlift numbers.