Equipmentbarbell
Difficultyintermediate
glutesupper legs
Barbell Front Chest Squat
The barbell front chest squat is a compound lower body exercise that targets the glutes and also works the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and core. It involves holding a barbell at the front of the chest and performing a squat, which requires strength, balance, and proper technique.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
- 2.Hold the barbell in front of your chest with your hands shoulder-width apart, elbows pointing forward.
- 3.Engage your core and keep your chest up as you lower your body down into a squat position, pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
- 4.Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
- 5.Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
quadricepshamstringscalvescore
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