If you have done a workout before, then you have probably done a squat (or air squats) before. Squats are seen in most workouts and there is a very good reason why. Squats literally light up and work out your whole lower body including strengthening your core and testing your mobility. But have you don’t a front squat before?
Front squats require the usage of weight and because the weight is front-loaded it targets your muscles a bit differently. Front squats should be performed after mastering other forms of squats, as well as having adequate mobility in your upper back, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles.
4 Benefits of a Front Squat
Build strength in the lower body
We mentioned this earlier, but a squat literally targets every muscle in your lower body. From your quads to your glutes to your calves.
Build strength in the core
When it comes to strengthening the core we often think of exercises that target the core as their primary goal. Due to the weight being in the frontal plane in a front squat, you have you use your core to keep your body upright. It forces you to engage your abdominal muscles to maintain the proper position.
Could improve posture
Again due to the weight in the front and the core needing to work harder to keep the proper position, the back is working as well. The core includes your lower back as well. During the front squat, the traps and erector spinae are activated. These muscles are responsible for holding the spine and shoulders in place. The stronger these muscles become the better your posture can be.
Make everyday movements easier
A front squat is a very natural movement we do in everyday life. From bending down and picking something or a kid up to walking up the stairs, we perform “front squats” every day.
Front Squat Workout
10 Front Squats (F Squats)
10 Box Jumps or Burpees
10 F Squats
10 Sit-ups
10 F Squats
10 Box Jumps or Burpees
10 F Squats
10 Sit-ups
10 F Squats
10 Box Jumps or Burpees
10 F Squats
10 Sit-ups
Another great thing about front squats is that they can be done with multiple different pieces of equipment. You can do them with a barbell, two dumbbells, or even kettlebells.
Try adding in some front squats into your workout today.
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