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What is Front Squat?
A squat holding the bar across the front of the shoulders.
In context
Front Squat is a key concept in powerlifting. A squat holding the bar across the front of the shoulders. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Related powerlifting terms
Common questions.
What does front squat mean?
A squat holding the bar across the front of the shoulders.
What category does front squat belong to?
Front Squat is a term from powerlifting in strength and fitness training. Browse more powerlifting terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does front squat matter for training?
Understanding front squat helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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