Barbell front squat

Muscles worked: Quads
Quads
🔧 Barbell ↕ Squat 🏋️ kg × reps Difficulty:

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Set up the barbell in front of you at shoulder height, gripping it slightly wider than shoulder width. Carefully unrack the weight and step back, establishing a stance just inside shoulder width. Maintaining a braced core and upright posture, squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor, then powerfully drive back up to a standing position.

Muscles Worked

Quadriceps
Secondary: Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves

Tips

Adjust your foot and neck placement for optimal comfort. Try a narrower grip or cross-arm grip if you experience wrist discomfort. Focus on keeping your torso upright by engaging your upper back. Push through your entire foot for maximum power. Allow your knees to move naturally in line with your toes.

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