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Compound · Squat
Barbell Front Squat
Barbell Front Squat is a compound squat that trains the quads. Brace your trunk before you descend, keep your whole foot planted, and drive up without letting your knees cave inward. Your glutes and core assist throughout the movement.
Primary muscles
Quads
Secondary muscles
Glutes and Core
Equipment
Barbell
Movement pattern
Squat
Type
Compound (multi-joint)
Substitutions
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Barbell Back Squat
Same squat pattern · also trains the quads.
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Hack Squat
Same squat pattern · also trains the quads.
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Goblet Squat
Same squat pattern · also trains the quads.
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