How to Do Barbell Clean Grip Front Squat

Barbell Clean Grip Front Squat is a quads exercise using barbell, listed as advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Advanced

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Clean Grip Front Squat

  1. 01Rest the barbell across the front of the shoulders with fingers under the bar and elbows driven up high.
  2. 02Set the feet at shoulder-width with toes slightly out and inhale into the belly to create intra-abdominal pressure.
  3. 03Descend by dropping the hips straight down between the heels while keeping the torso vertical.
  4. 04Drive through the heels to return to a standing position, ensuring the elbows do not drop toward the knees.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Clean Grip Front Squat

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the elbows pointed forward and up throughout the descent to prevent the barbell from rolling off the deltoids.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Clean Grip Front Squat questions

What muscles does Barbell Clean Grip Front Squat work?

Barbell Clean Grip Front Squat is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Clean Grip Front Squat correctly?

Rest the barbell across the front of the shoulders with fingers under the bar and elbows driven up high. Set the feet at shoulder-width with toes slightly out and inhale into the belly to create intra-abdominal pressure. Descend by dropping the hips straight down between the heels while keeping the torso vertical. Drive through the heels to return to a standing position, ensuring the elbows do not drop toward the knees.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Clean Grip Front Squat?

Keep the elbows pointed forward and up throughout the descent to prevent the barbell from rolling off the deltoids.

Is Barbell Clean Grip Front Squat suitable for beginners?

Barbell Clean Grip Front Squat is rated advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Clean Grip Front Squat?

Barbell Clean Grip Front Squat uses barbell.

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