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Front Squat demonstration

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Strength / Barbell

Front Squat

A barbell squat with the bar held in front on the deltoids, emphasizing quads and core.

Equipment

Barbell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Lower Back · Hamstrings

Instructions

  1. 01

    Clean or rack the bar to your front deltoids with elbows high.

  2. 02

    Squat down keeping torso upright until thighs are parallel.

  3. 03

    Drive back up.

  4. 04

    Repeat.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.