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Front Squat
advanced
Barbell
Front-loaded squat that emphasizes quads and requires significant upper back strength.
Primary Muscles
Quadriceps
Secondary Muscles
Glutes
Core
Upper back
Instructions
Rest bar on front delts with elbows high. Squat keeping torso upright until thighs are parallel, then drive up.
Common Mistakes
Elbows dropping, excessive forward lean, wrist pain from poor rack position.
Variations
- Goblet Squat
- Zombie Front Squat
- Cross-Arm Front Squat