Barbell Bench Front Squat
The front squat down to a bench; the bench marks parallel and the torso stays as upright as in any front squat.
How to do it
Setup
Bar racked on the front of the shoulders, elbows high, a bench a half-step behind.
Steps
- Squat straight down until the hips touch the bench.
- Keep the elbows up at the touch.
- Stand, driving the elbows and chest up first.
Common mistakes
Sitting back as in a box squat: the front load wants you upright; go straight down. Elbows dropping at the touch: the bar rolls forward; lift them. Relaxing on the bench: stay braced.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale up.
