How to Do Front Squats Dumbbell Over Shoulders

Front Squats Dumbbell Over Shoulders is a quads exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Front Squats Dumbbell Over Shoulders

  1. 01Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and rest the heads of two dumbbells on the tops of the shoulders.
  2. 02Inhale and descend by pushing the hips back and bending the knees while keeping the elbows high.
  3. 03Lower the hips until the thighs are at least parallel to the floor.
  4. 04Drive through the mid-foot to return to a standing position.
  5. 05Maintain a vertical chest throughout the entire range of motion to prevent the dumbbells from pulling the torso forward.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Front Squats Dumbbell Over Shoulders

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 ground, widen the foot stance or place small plates under the heels to maintain a vertical torso.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Front Squats Dumbbell Over Shoulders questions

What muscles does Front Squats Dumbbell Over Shoulders work?

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

How do you do Front Squats Dumbbell Over Shoulders correctly?

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and rest the heads of two dumbbells on the tops of the shoulders. Inhale and descend by pushing the hips back and bending the knees while keeping the elbows high. Lower the hips until the thighs are at least parallel to the floor. Drive through the mid-foot to return to a standing position. Maintain a vertical chest throughout the entire range of motion to prevent the dumbbells from pulling the torso forward.

What is the A90 coach tip for Front Squats Dumbbell Over Shoulders?

If the heels lift off the ground, widen the foot stance or place small plates under the heels to maintain a vertical torso.

Is Front Squats Dumbbell Over Shoulders suitable for beginners?

Front Squats Dumbbell Over Shoulders is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Front Squats Dumbbell Over Shoulders?

Front Squats Dumbbell Over Shoulders uses dumbbell.

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