Barbell Front Chest Squat with Resistance Band Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Soleus, Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Resistance Band Front Squat, Barbell Chest Squat
How to: Barbell Front Chest Squat with Resistance Band
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the barbell at chest height with your arms crossed or in a front rack position.
- With a resistance band anchored at your feet, squat down by bending your knees while keeping your chest upright.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning too far forward.
- Not going low enough in the squat.
- Allowing knees to collapse inward.
Modifications
- Use a lighter barbell or perform the exercise without weights.
- Perform the squat with a stability ball against a wall for added support.
Tips
- Keep your chest up and core engaged throughout the movement.
- Ensure your knees do not travel past your toes during the squat.
Barbell Front Chest Squat with Resistance Band Alternatives
Tags
squat
thighs
strength
resistance band
barbell
lower body