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Strength exercise

Sandbag Front Squat

How to do it

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart or as prescribed.
  2. Brace your core and keep your chest up.
  3. Bend your knees and hips to lower your body.
  4. Descend until thighs are at least parallel to the floor.
  5. Drive through your heels to return to standing.
  6. Keep your knees tracking over your toes.

Muscles worked

QuadricepsMuscles located at the front of the thigh, responsible for extending the knee. All Quadriceps exercises
Gluteus MaximusLargest gluteal muscle responsible for hip extension and external rotation. All Gluteus Maximus exercises
CoreMuscles in the abdominal area, responsible for stabilizing the body and supporting movement. All Core exercises

Related Core exercises

Atlas Stone LiftAtlas Stone LoadAxle Clean and PressBand Front SquatBarbell CleanBarbell Clean and Jerk
Type
Strength
Equipment
Sandbag
Primary muscles
Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus, Core
Measured in
Reps and weight