Movements

Front squat

Barbell

Bar on your shoulders in front, elbows high, full-depth squat.

How it’s done

  1. Bar rests on your front shoulders, fingertips under it, elbows high.
  2. Brace and squat straight down.
  3. Stand up keeping the elbows up.

Coaching tips

If the elbows drop, the bar rolls forward. Light grip, strong shoulders.

Scaling options

Goblet squat, lighter load, cross-arm rack.

Not sure about a movement? Ask a coach before you start, and scale it to what feels right today.