barbell bench front squat
barbell bench front squat exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: quads. Equipment: barbell.
- Target muscle
- quads
- Muscle group
- hamstrings
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- barbell
Secondary muscles
hamstrings, glutes, calves
How to perform
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell resting on your upper chest, just below your collarbone.
- Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, keeping your elbows up and your upper arms parallel to the ground.
- Lower your body down into a squat position by bending at the knees and hips, keeping your back straight and your chest up.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the squat, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.