Quads · Barbell · Intermediate
How to do Frankenstein Squat
The Frankenstein squat is a variation of the squat where the barbell is held in front of the body with straight arms, challenging the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. This exercise emphasizes posture, core stability, and lower body strength.
- Also works
- Hamstrings and Calves
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Legs
How to do Frankenstein Squat, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell in front of your body with straight arms.
- Keeping your back straight, lower your body by bending at the knees and hips, as if sitting back into a chair.
- Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
- Pause for a moment, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Frankenstein Squat works your quads and glutes as the main movers, with help from your hamstrings and calves.
Track Frankenstein Squat in SPLYT
Frankenstein 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.
