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Legs

Front squat

Equipment: Barbell, rack

How to do it

  1. 1

    Bar resting on the front of your shoulders, elbows high.

  2. 2

    Stay tall and sit straight down, knees forward over toes.

  3. 3

    Drive up keeping the elbows high so the bar doesn't roll forward.

Common mistakes

  • Elbows dropping
  • Rounding the upper back

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General technique information only, not personal advice. Stop if you feel pain. If you have an injury or health condition, check with a doctor or physiotherapist first.