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Front Squat
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Last discussed Nov 2, 2026
A barbell squat with the load held across the front of the shoulders, which emphasizes the quads.
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Jeff Cavaliere · Nov 2, 2026
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Used for: Quad-focused leg training
Praised: Directs more of the load toward the quads; what matters is the tension the mu...
vs: You handle less weight than with a back squat
"You can carry the weight more anteriorly. So that's why we have the front squat... that gives us a chance to direct some of the load a little bit more effectively towards the quads. I love the front squat. You have to be okay with the fact that yo..."
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