Barbell front squat

Barbell, squat rack, clean grip

Also called front squat

Barbell front squat, start positionBarbell front squat, end position
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Rest the bar across the front of the shoulders with elbows high, squat down keeping the torso upright, then stand back up.

  1. Elbows high, bar on the front delts
  2. Chest up, torso stays upright
  3. Knees track over the toes

Movement

Pattern
Squat
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Barbell

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body
Core
Lower body

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