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Front Squat
The front squat emphasizes the quads and requires excellent core stability. It's a technically demanding movement that builds leg strength.
Check my form live- Sets
- 3-5
- Reps
- 5-8
- Rest
- 2-3 min
Technique
How to do it
- 1
Set bar at shoulder height on rack
- 2
Position bar across front delts and clavicle
- 3
Cross arms or use clean grip to hold bar
- 4
Keep elbows high throughout movement
- 5
Unrack and step back
- 6
Descend by pushing hips back and knees forward
- 7
Keep torso upright
- 8
Drive through your whole foot to stand
Coaching cues
- Keep elbows as high as possible
- Maintain upright torso
- Focus on core stability
- Drive knees forward and out
- Take narrow stance if needed
Common mistakes
- Dropping elbows
- Leaning forward excessively
- Bar rolling onto wrists
- Not going deep enough
- Losing core tension