Front Barbell Squat
The front barbell squat is a compound exercise that targets the quadriceps.
Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and position a barbell across the front of your shoulders.
- Grip the barbell with your fingers and keep your elbows high.
- Engage your core, keep your back straight, and lower your body by bending at the knees and hips.
- Lower until your thighs are parallel to the floor, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Allowing the elbows to drop, which can cause the barbell to roll forward.
- Leaning too far forward or rounding the back, leading to potential injury.
- Not squatting deep enough to engage the targeted muscles fully.
Additional Information
| General | |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Force | push |
| Mechanic | compound |
| Equipment | barbell |
| Muscle | quadriceps |