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barbell front squat
Target

glutes

Equipment

barbell

barbell front squat

upper legs

How to Perform the barbell front squat

1

Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.

2

Hold the barbell in front of your shoulders, resting it on your collarbone and shoulders.

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.

4

Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.

5

Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

quadricepshamstringscalvescore