Barbell Clean-grip Front Squat

Barbell Clean-grip Front Squat demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the barbell on your front shoulders.
  • 2Bend your knees and lower your body into a squat position.
  • 3Keep going down until your thighs are parallel with the floor.
  • 4Push through your heel to stand up again to the start position.
  • 5Repeat the squats for your desired number of reps.

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight and chest up throughout the exercise.
  • Make sure your knees are in line with your toes and don't go past them.
  • Control the downward phase - don't just drop into it.
  • Take a deep breath at the top of the lift before descending.

Barbell Clean-grip Front Squat Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs