How to Do Front Squat

Front Squat is a quads exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Also known as Barbell Front Squat.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Front Squat

  1. 01Rest the barbell across your front deltoids and clavicle with elbows driven high.
  2. 02Set your feet shoulder width apart with toes slightly flared.
  3. 03Inhale and brace your core as you sit your hips down between your heels.
  4. 04Descend until your thighs are below parallel while keeping your torso upright.
  5. 05Drive through the floor to return to a standing position while keeping elbows elevated.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by 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

Maintain high elbows throughout the descent to create a shelf for the bar and prevent your chest from collapsing.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Front Squat questions

What muscles does Front Squat work?

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

How do you do Front Squat correctly?

Rest the barbell across your front deltoids and clavicle with elbows driven high. Set your feet shoulder width apart with toes slightly flared. Inhale and brace your core as you sit your hips down between your heels. Descend until your thighs are below parallel while keeping your torso upright. Drive through the floor to return to a standing position while keeping elbows elevated.

What is the A90 coach tip for Front Squat?

Maintain high elbows throughout the descent to create a shelf for the bar and prevent your chest from collapsing.

Is Front Squat suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Front Squat?

Front Squat uses barbell.

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