Equipmentbarbell
Difficultyintermediate
glutesupper legs
Frankenstein Squat
The Frankenstein squat is a variation of the squat where the barbell is held in front of the body with straight arms, challenging the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. This exercise emphasizes posture, core stability, and lower body strength.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell in front of your body with straight arms.
- 2.Keeping your back straight, lower your body by bending at the knees and hips, as if sitting back into a chair.
- 3.Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
- 4.Pause for a moment, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
quadricepshamstringscalves
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