Barbell Front Bench Squat
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Barbell Front Bench Squat is a compound exercise that targets the quadriceps. By performing the squat with a bench behind, it offers a safety net and encourages proper depth in the squat, making it beginner-friendly.
How to do it
- Position a bench behind you and stand with feet hip-width apart.
- Hold the barbell across your shoulders with elbows pointing forward.
- Descend into a squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor, touching the bench lightly.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Maintain a neutral spine and keep your core engaged throughout.
Muscles worked
Primary Quadriceps
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings