Quads · Barbell · Intermediate
How to do Barbell Front Chest Squat
The barbell front chest squat is a compound lower body exercise that targets the glutes and also works the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and core. It involves holding a barbell at the front of the chest and performing a squat, which requires strength, balance, and proper technique.
- Also works
- Hamstrings, Calves and Core
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Legs
How to do Barbell Front Chest Squat, step by step
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
- Hold the barbell in front of your chest with your hands shoulder-width apart, elbows pointing forward.
- 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.
- Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Barbell Front Chest Squat works your quads and glutes as the main movers, with help from your hamstrings, calves and core.
Track Barbell Front Chest Squat in SPLYT
Barbell Front Chest Squat is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
