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Upper Legs · Barbell
Barbell Front Squats
Barbell Front Squats is an intermediate compound strength exercise that works the quads (upper legs), with the hamstrings and lower back assisting. It needs a barbell. A typical prescription is 3-4 sets of 6-10 reps, and it burns about 6.1 calories per minute.
- Target
- Quads
- Body part
- Upper Legs
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3-4 × 6-10
- Calories / min
- ≈ 6.1 kcal
Primary muscles
- Quadriceps · Quadriceps Femoris
- Glutes · gluteus maximus, gluteus mideus
Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings · Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus
- Lower Back · Erector Spinae
How to do Barbell Front Squats
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper chest. Grip the bar with your hands shoulder-width apart, and keep your elbows pointing forward.
- Begin the squat by pushing your hips back and bending your knees, lowering your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor or slightly below.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position, extending your hips and knees fully. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Lower your body slowly and with control to maximize muscle engagement and prevent injury.
- Breathe steadily, exhaling as you push up and inhaling as you lower down.
- Keep your chest up and back straight throughout the movement to maintain proper alignment.
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Barbell Front Squats FAQ
What muscles does Barbell Front Squats work?
Barbell Front Squats mainly works the quads in the upper legs (Quadriceps Femoris, gluteus maximus and gluteus mideus). The hamstrings and lower back work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Barbell Front Squats?
You need a barbell.
How many sets and reps of Barbell Front Squats should I do?
Start with 3-4 sets of 6-10 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Barbell Front Squats good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler upper legs exercises.
How many calories does Barbell Front Squats burn?
About 6.1 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 61 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Barbell Front Squats?
Other exercises for the quads include Front Squats Dumbbell Low, Bodyweight Squats, Kettlebell Squats and Dumbbell Squats.
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