Squat, Front Squat

Barbell Squat, Front Squat Exercise

Target Muscle: Quadriceps (Thighs)

Workout Mechanics: Compound | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Auxiliary

Stablizer Muscle: Rectus Abdominis, Obliques

Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus, Soleus

Squat, Front Squat Instructions

Squat, Front Squat Technique

From a rack with barbell upper chest height, position bar on front of the shoulders. Cross arms and place hands on top of barbell with upper arms parallel to floor. Dismount bar from rack.

Squat, Front Squat Form

Bend knees forward while allowing hips to bend back behind, keeping back straight and knees pointed same direction as feet. Descend until thighs are just past parallel. Extend knees and hips until legs are straight. Return and repeat.

Keep head forward, back straight and feet flat on the floor; equal distribution of weight through fore foot and heel. Knees should point same direction as feet throughout movement. See Squat Analysis. Also see weightlifting style Front Squat.

Related Barbell Exercises
1. Lunge
2. Lunge, Rear Lunge
3. Lunge, Side Lunge
4. Lunge, Walking Lunge
5. Single Leg Split Squat
6. Single Leg Split Squat, Side Split Squat
7. Single Leg Split Squat, Single Leg Squat
8. Single Leg Split Squat, Split Squat
9. Squat
10. Squat, Full Squat
11. Squat, Hack Squat
12. Squat, Safety Squat
13. Step-up