Barbell front squat
- Movement pattern:
- Squat
- Equipment:
- Barbell
- Level:
- Advanced
- Primary muscle:
- Quads
- Also works:
- Core
Technique
Bar on the front delts, elbows high. Squat with an upright torso below parallel, elbows staying up.
Common mistakes
Elbows dropping, letting the bar roll forward.
Easier option: Barbell back squat
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