Reviewed exercise · intermediate
Barbell Front Squat
A primary squat movement for quadriceps, glutes.
- Equipment
- barbell
- Typical range
- 4–12 reps
- Also trains
- core, back
Set up
Set the bar across the front shoulders and lift the elbows.
Execute
Descend between the hips while keeping the whole foot planted.
Stand by driving the floor away without letting the elbows fall.
Coaching cues
- Elbows forward.
- Stay tall through the middle.
Common mistakes
- Supporting the bar only with the hands.
- Letting the heels lift at the bottom.
Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.