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Barbell Front Squat
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Mastering the Barbell Front Squat builds unmatched confidence every time you step up to the rack. Resting the barbell across your front deltoids with high elbows forces your upper body into a tall, powerful posture right from the start. A truly great set feels completely solid and fluid: you can feel your quadriceps firing hard on the descent while your glutes power you up through every repetition. Executing this movement with precise technique eliminates guesswork and gives you total control over the weight. Nothing beats that feeling of completing a clean, deep set, knowing your legs are getting stronger and your core alignment is rock solid.
How to do it
1. Place a bar on a rack at an appropriate height and position the bar over your front deltoids. 2. Grip the bar comfortably, elbows forward, and prepare your core. 3. Lower into a squat, keeping your torso upright and knees over your toes. 4. Push upward, moving your elbows forward to keep the bar stable.
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Tips
- Keep your elbows high and torso upright throughout the squat. - Lower controllably, keeping your knees aligned with your feet. - Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
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