Exercises

Barbell Front Squats

What It Is

A squat with the bar held on the front of your shoulders. It keeps you more upright and puts extra work on the front of your thighs.

How to Do It

Set the bar in the rack just below shoulder height. Step under it so it rests on the front of your shoulders, fingertips under the bar and elbows high. Stand up, step back and squat as deep as you can with your chest tall. Drive back up and rack the bar when done.

Tips

Point your elbows forward the whole time so the bar doesn't roll. Set the safety bars just below your lowest squat.

Skill Level

Advanced. Heavy barbell lifts, Olympic-lift variations or all-out sprints. They take precise technique under load.

Type

Strength. Builds muscle and strength with controlled, resisted movement.

Engagement

Bilateral. Each rep works both sides of the body at once.

Primary Muscles

Equipment

Barbell

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