How to perform Barbell Front Squat with proper form
Starting Position
- Bar Placement: Position the barbell on your anterior deltoids, crossing your arms to create a shelf. You may also use a clean grip (hands slightly wider than shoulder-width).
- Feet Position: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes slightly pointed out.
- Engage Core: Tighten your core and keep your back straight.
Execution
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Lowering Phase:
- Begin the squat by bending at the hips and knees simultaneously.
- Keep your elbows high and chest up throughout the movement.
- Descend until your thighs are at least parallel to the ground or lower if flexibility allows.
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Ascending Phase:
- Push through your heels to rise back up.
- Keep your core engaged and maintain an upright torso.
- Fully extend your hips and knees at the top of the movement.
Tips for Proper Form
- Knees Tracking: Ensure your knees are tracking over your toes during the squat.
- Hip Awareness: Avoid letting your hips shoot back too early; maintain upright posture.
- Breathing: Inhale on the way down, exhale as you push up.
- Focus on Stability: Keep your weight evenly distributed across your feet.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning forward excessively.
- Allowing elbows to drop.
- Bouncing at the bottom of the squat.
Safety Considerations
- Use a squat rack for heavier loads.
- Consider using a spotter or safety bars if lifting heavy.
- Ensure proper mobility before performing this exercise.
Exercises
Box Squat, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Box Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Bulgarian Split Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Calf Press on Leg Press, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Calves
Calf Press on Seated Leg Press, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Calves, Quadriceps
Synergist: Glutes, Hamstrings
Elliptical Machine, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Glutes, Hamstrings, Back, Chest, Quadriceps
Front Squat, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Front Squat, Cable
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Front Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Front Squat, Smith Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Front Squat, Kettlebell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Glute Bridge, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Glute Bridge, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Glute Bridge, Band
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Glute Bridge March, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Glute Kickback, Cable
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Hamstrings, Abs
Glute Kickback, Band
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Hamstrings, Abs
Goblet Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Goblet Squat, Kettlebell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves
Good Morning, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Hamstrings
Synergist: Glutes