Frankenstein Squat

A squat variation where the barbell is balanced on the front of the shoulders without holding it.

Instructions

• Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and place the barbell on the front of your shoulders.
• Extend your arms straight forward to balance the barbell with your shoulders.
• Keep your back straight and eyes forward.
• Squat down by bending your knees and pushing your hips back as if sitting onto an invisible chair.
• Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
• Push through your heels to return to the starting position.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Not keeping the back straight leading to excessive leaning forward.
• Allowing knees to collapse inward during the movement.
• Not lowering thighs parallel to the ground.
• Losing balance due to incorrect posture of arms.

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