Front Squat
Bar rests on the front delts, elbows high; squat keeping the torso upright and stand back up.
How to do it
Setup
Bar racked on the front delts, elbows high, fingertips under the bar; feet shoulder-width.
Steps
- Squat deep keeping the torso as upright as the rack demands.
- Elbows stay high the whole descent.
- Drive up through the whole foot.
Common mistakes
Elbows dropping: the bar rolls forward; lead every rep with high elbows. Chest collapsing: the bar dumps; brace harder. Rising hips-first: front squats punish it instantly; up together.
Breathing
Big breath at the top, exhale past the sticking point.
