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Squat (Front, To Bench) - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Quadriceps

Secondary

Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Core

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Place box/bench behind you in rack.

  2. 2

    Set bar in rack at upper chest height.

  3. 3

    Assume front rack position (clean or cross-arm grip).

  4. 4

    Lift bar off rack, step back, position feet shoulder-width in front of box.

  5. 5

    Keep torso upright, elbows high.

  6. 6

    Lower into squat until glutes gently touch box.

  7. 7

    Maintain upright posture, don't relax fully on box.

  8. 8

    Pause briefly.

  9. 9

    Drive through heels to stand back up.

  10. 10

    Repeat.