Barbell Front Squat

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Barbell Front Squat is an intermediate compound push using barbell, squat rack. It loads Quadriceps.

Barbell Front Squat demonstration — Demonstration clip from FitSync’s bundled exercise-media index (third-party set, same as the app).

Muscles worked

Primary: Quadriceps
Secondary: Glutes, Abs, Hamstrings

Setup

Set barbell, squat rack and take a stance you can own. Brace before you descend.

How to do it

Sit between the hips and knees together. Load Quadriceps through the whole foot.
Drive up to a tall lockout without dumping the knees in.

Coaching cues

Knees track over the toes.
Stay braced from unrack to rack.

Common mistakes

Knees caving. Push the floor apart; reduce the load.
Collapsing the chest. Big breath and a proud torso.

Related lifts

Assault Bike Quadriceps
Barbell Back Squat Quadriceps
Barbell Box Squat Quadriceps
Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat Quadriceps
Barbell Reverse Lunge Quadriceps
Barbell Split Squat Quadriceps

MyCoach programs the Barbell Front Squat into your plan, tracks every set, and answers “am I doing this right?” with your real numbers.

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