Front Squat With Barbell
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| required: | Barbell / EZ Bar |
| optional: | Squat Rack / Squat Stand |
| level: | Hard |
| type: | Strength |
| Variations available (31) |
General And Specifics
- in comparison to the squat with barbell on the upper back, this exercise takes more pressure from the knee joints and the back
- nevertheless the muscles are required the same way
- if you want to use more weight, use a squat rack
Starting Position
- grasp a barbell with both hands and place it above the clavicle on your front shoulders
- push your chest out
- your shoulders hold the weight
- you can fix the barbell with the clean grip (the elbows point forwards) or with the arms crossed across the chest
- your feet are a little wider than shoulder width apart and slightly rotated to the outside (20-30 degrees)
- important: knees and tiptoes always point into the same direction
Correct Execution
- brace your body
- slowly bend your knees until your thighs touch the calves (lean back a little)
- at the same time, your hip moves backwards a bit
- hold the back straight
- do not look down
- your tiptoes are the farthest points from your body, do not let your feet move outwards
- put pressure on your heels and bring your body back into the starting position