Front Squats
This leg exercise mainly works your quads and glutes, with help from your hamstrings adductors and erector spinae. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
15-20
How to do Front Squats
Begin standing, holding dumbbells at shoulder height, elbows pointing forward. Descend into a squat, pushing hips back and keeping chest upright. Press through heels to return to start.
Common mistakes
Avoid letting knees cave inward. Ensure heels stay grounded.
Breathing
Inhale as you squat down, exhale as you stand up.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Quads, Glutes
Secondary Muscles
Hamstrings Adductors, Erector Spinae
Tertiary Muscles
Core, Calves
