How to Do Barbell Front Squats

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

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Front Squats

  1. 01Rest the barbell across the anterior deltoids and clavicles, using either a clean grip or crossed-arm rack.
  2. 02Step back from the rack with feet shoulder-width apart and eldbows driven up high to create a shelf.
  3. 03Inhale and descend into a deep squat by pushing the knees forward and keeping the hips under the barbell.
  4. 04Maintain a vertical chest and high elbow position to prevent the barbell from rolling forward.
  5. 05Drive upward through the mid-foot to return to the starting position.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Front Squats

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

If the heels lift off the floor, widen the stance slightly or focus on driving the knees forward over the toes to keep the weight centered.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Front Squats questions

What muscles does Barbell Front Squats work?

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

How do you do Barbell Front Squats correctly?

Rest the barbell across the anterior deltoids and clavicles, using either a clean grip or crossed-arm rack. Step back from the rack with feet shoulder-width apart and eldbows driven up high to create a shelf. Inhale and descend into a deep squat by pushing the knees forward and keeping the hips under the barbell. Maintain a vertical chest and high elbow position to prevent the barbell from rolling forward. Drive upward through the mid-foot to return to the starting position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Front Squats?

If the heels lift off the floor, widen the stance slightly or focus on driving the knees forward over the toes to keep the weight centered.

Is Barbell Front Squats suitable for beginners?

Barbell Front Squats is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Front Squats?

Barbell Front Squats uses barbell.

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