Smith Front Squat (Clean Grip)
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Equipment
The Smith Front Squat (Clean Grip) is a lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps while engaging the core for stabilization. This squat variation allows for controlled movement, making it suitable for focusing on form and technique while reducing the load on the spine.
How to do it
- Position yourself under the bar with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grip the barbell with a clean grip and position it on your shoulders.
- Keep your elbows high and maintain a straight back.
- Lower your body into a squat until the thighs are parallel to the floor.
- Push through the heels to return to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Quadriceps
Secondary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Rectus Abdominis
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