Dumbbell Front Squat
The Dumbbell Front Squat primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper). It is a dumbbell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A dumbbell compound push exercise targeting the Gluteus Maximus and Rectus Femoris.
| Equipment | Dumbbell |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Squat |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris |
| Secondary | Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
- Primary Muscle Rectus Femoris (quadriceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Adductor Magnus (adductors)
- Secondary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
- Secondary Muscle Rectus Femoris (quadriceps)
- Secondary Muscle Soleus (calves)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Levator Scapulae (neck)
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Middle) (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Upper) (back)
Instructions
- Preparation: Stand with dumbbells grasped to sides. Clean dumbbells up to shoulders so side of each dumbbell rests on top of each shoulder. Balance dumbbells on shoulder by holding on to dumbbells with elbows flaring outward. Position feet shoulder width or slightly narrower apart. Execution: Squat down by bending hips back while allowing knees to bend forward slightly, keeping back straight and knees pointed same direction as feet.Descend until thighs are just past parallel to floor. Extend knees and hips until legs are straight. Return and repeat. Comments: Keep head facing forward, back straight, chest high, and feet flat on floor with equal distribution of weight through forefoot and heel. Knees should point same direction as feet throughout movement. SeeSquat Analysis. Also seeKettlebell Front Squat.
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