Front Squat

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Sets

Reps

Barbell

Equipment

9.50

Cal/min

🎯 Muscles Worked

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Primary

quads

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Secondary

core,glutes

Rest the bar across the front of your shoulders, elbows up, crossed-arm or clean grip.

Stand with feet shoulder-width, chest tall.

Squat down keeping your torso as upright as possible — this is more upright than a back squat.

Descend until thighs are at least parallel, then drive back up.

Keep your elbows high throughout to stop the bar from rolling forward.

What muscles does Front Squat work?

Front Squat primarily targets the quads, with the core,glutes working as secondary muscles.

How many sets and reps of Front Squat should I do?

A typical starting point is 4 sets of 8 reps, adjusted based on your goal and experience level.

What equipment do I need for Front Squat?

Front Squat requires a barbell.

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