How to Do Barbell Front Chest Bench Squat

Barbell Front Chest Bench Squat is a quads exercise using barbell and bench, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Barbell, Bench

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Front Chest Bench Squat

  1. 01Position the barbell in a front rack across the anterior deltoids with elbows driven upward.
  2. 02Stand with the heels against the edge of a weight bench and feet at shoulder-width.
  3. 03Sit the hips back and down until the glutes make light contact with the bench surface.
  4. 04Drive upward immediately upon touching the bench by pushing through the mid-foot.
  5. 05Keep the thoracic spine extended and the chest tall to maintain the barbell's center of gravity.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Front Chest Bench 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 high and parallel to the floor throughout the movement to prevent the barbell from rolling forward.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Front Chest Bench Squat questions

What muscles does Barbell Front Chest Bench Squat work?

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

How do you do Barbell Front Chest Bench Squat correctly?

Position the barbell in a front rack across the anterior deltoids with elbows driven upward. Stand with the heels against the edge of a weight bench and feet at shoulder-width. Sit the hips back and down until the glutes make light contact with the bench surface. Drive upward immediately upon touching the bench by pushing through the mid-foot. Keep the thoracic spine extended and the chest tall to maintain the barbell's center of gravity.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Front Chest Bench Squat?

Keep the elbows high and parallel to the floor throughout the movement to prevent the barbell from rolling forward.

Is Barbell Front Chest Bench Squat suitable for beginners?

Barbell Front Chest Bench Squat is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Front Chest Bench Squat?

Barbell Front Chest Bench Squat uses barbell and bench.

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