
Instructions
Preparation
- Grasp barbell from rack or clean
barbell from floor with overhand open grip, slightly wider than
shoulder width. Position chest high with back arched. Place
bar in front of neck or upper chest with elbows
placed forward as high as possible. With wide stance, position
toes outward.
Execution
- Descend until knees and hips are fully bent or until thighs
are just past parallel to floor. Knees travel in direction of
toes. Extend knees and hips until legs are straight. Return and
repeat.
Comments
- Keep head forward, back straight and feet flat on floor;
equal distribution of weight through forefoot and heel. See Squat Analysis. Also
see bodybuilding style Front
Squat. Optional: Accelerate when squatting up slowing just
before full extension.
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Classification
Force (Articulation)
Dynamic
Static
- Spine (Thoracic, Lumbar)
- Shoulder
- Scapula & Clavicle
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