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.
Classification
| Utility: | Power |
| Mechanics: | Compound |
| Force: | Push |
Force (Articulation)
Dynamic
- Hip
- Knee
- Ankle
Static
- Spine (Thoracic, Lumbar)
- Shoulder
- Scapula & Clavicle