Quads Upper Legs Barbell #0024
Barbell Bench Front Squat
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At a glance
- Target muscle
- Quads
- Body part
- Upper Legs
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Synergist group
- Hamstrings
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings Glutes Calves
How to perform
- 1
Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell resting on your upper chest, just below your collarbone.
- 2
Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, keeping your elbows up and your upper arms parallel to the ground.
- 3
Lower your body down into a squat position by bending at the knees and hips, keeping your back straight and your chest up.
- 4
Pause for a moment at the bottom of the squat, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.