Muscle Groups Involved
- There were no muscle groups associated with this exercise.
Category
Barbell
Highlights
- Place your hands outside of your shoulders.
- Keep your elbows and chest high without hyperextending your back.
- Keep your entire spine neutral and do not look up as you squat.
- Drive your knees and heels outwards. Do not let your knees collapse inwards.
Description
The Front Squat is a variation of the Back Squat that places more emphasis on the quadriceps by placing the barbell in front of the body instead of on your back. This also challenges the musculature o
Common Mistakes
Do not look up as you squat. Keep your entire spine in a neutral position t
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Pro Tips
Pretend like you are ripping the carpet apart with your heels as you go up
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Purpose
This exercise places more emphasis on the quadriceps, specifically the VMO
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Form
Use a mirror to ensure that the bar is even throughout the movement. Video
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