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barbell front squat
barbell front squat is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
Step 2. Hold the barbell in front of your chest with your hands shoulder-width apart, elbows pointing forward.
Step 3. Engage your core and keep your chest up as you lower your body down into a squat position, pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
Step 4. Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
Step 5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
glutes
Secondary muscles
quadricepshamstringscalvescore
Primary body parts
thighsglutes
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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