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EXERCISE // 051 · Legs

Barbell Front Squat

Quads · Glutes · Upper back

Compound · Squat · Barbell

Learning curve High ●●●

LegsACE.FIT

Barbell Front Squat

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Why do it?

A more upright squat that hammers the quads and upper back.

Quick cues

Elbows highStay uprightBrace

How to do it

  1. 01Bar on the front of your shoulders, elbows high.
  2. 02Squat down keeping your chest up.
  3. 03Drive up through the whole foot.

Common mistakes

  • Elbows dropping
  • Rounding forward
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Used in // ATHLETE · AFL · BUILD

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