StrongMan Front Chest Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Hips, Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Core, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Front Squat
How to: StrongMan Front Chest Squat
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell across the front of your shoulders.
- Engage your core and squat down, pushing your hips back as if sitting into a chair.
- Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground, keeping your chest lifted.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning forward excessively during the squat.
- Not fully extending the hips at the top of the movement.
- Allowing the knees to buckle inward.
Modifications
- Use a lighter barbell or perform the squat without weights.
- Perform the squat with a bench to help with depth.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and chest up during the squat.
- Ensure that your knees do not go past your toes.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
StrongMan Front Chest Squat Alternatives
Tags
squat
leg day
powerlifting
strength training
fitness
barbell