barbell front squat

Equipment

barbell

Target muscle

glutes

How to perform

1. 1

   Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.

2. 2

   Hold the barbell in front of your shoulders, resting it on your collarbone and shoulders.

3. 3

   Engage your core and keep your chest up as you lower your body down into a squat position, pushing your hips back and bending your knees.

4. 4

   Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.

5. 5

   Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.