Front Squat

The Front Squat primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus, Vastus Intermedius and stabilizer support from the Anterior Deltoid, Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Brachialis, Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Gastrocnemius (Medial), Lateral Deltoid, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Rectus Abdominis, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Transverse Abdominis, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper). It is a barbell compound exercise at advanced difficulty.

Barbell squat with bar on front shoulders emphasizing quadriceps.

EquipmentBarbell
DifficultyAdvanced
TypeCompound
MovementSquat
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryGluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis
SecondaryAdductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus, Vastus Intermedius

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: From rack with barbell upper chest height, position bar in front of shoulders. Cross arms and place hands on top of barbell with upper arms parallel to floor. Dismount bar from rack. Execution: Squat down by bending hips back while allowing knees to bend forward, 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. Comments: Keep head facing forward, back straight 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 see weightlifting styleFront Squat.

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