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Front Squat
A barbell squat with the bar held in front on the deltoids, emphasizing quads and core.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- gluteus maximus · quadriceps · erector spinae · hamstrings
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Clean or rack the bar to your front deltoids with elbows high.
- Squat down keeping torso upright until thighs are parallel.
- Drive back up.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Maintain high elbows to keep the bar stable.
- A more upright torso increases quad activation.