Front Barbell Squat To A Bench
A compound exercise targeting multiple lower body muscles, providing a safe depth gauge.
Instructions
- Place a bench behind you.
- Position the barbell across the front of your shoulders, resting on your collarbone.
- Hold the barbell securely with an overhand grip, elbows facing forward.
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Inhale and slowly lower your hips by bending your knees until your glutes touch the bench.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Leaning too far forward instead of sitting back.
- Not keeping elbows up and chest tall.
- Using a flat bench instead of a lower platform for depth gauge.
Additional Information
General | |
Difficulty | intermediate |
Force | push |
Mechanic | compound |
Equipment | barbell |
Muscle | quadriceps |