How to do a barbell front squat

thighs, core, upper back

Muscles worked
thighs, core, upper back
Where
At the gym
Equipment
  • No equipment

How to do it

  1. Rest the bar on the front of your shoulders, elbows pointing forward and up.
  2. Squat straight down, keeping your torso upright and elbows high.
  3. Drive up through your heels without letting the elbows drop.
Common mistake

Elbows dropping so the bar rolls forward.

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