Yes, the weight of the bar itself is counted as part of the total squat (or any other movement) weight. When you calculate the total weight lifted during a squat, you typically include the weight of the barbell along with the weight of any additional plates that are loaded onto the bar. For example, if you're using a standard Olympic barbell that weighs 20 kg (44 lbs) and you've added two 20 kg plates (one on each side), your total squat weight would be: Barbell weight: 20 kg Plates weight: 20 kg + 20 kg = 40 kg Total squat weight: 20 kg (barbell) + 40 kg (plates) = 60 kg