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Sandbag Front Squat

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Exercise Profile

Sandbag Front Squat Overview

The sandbag Front squat workout is a targeted exercise that focuses on the Quads and Glutes.

It involves holding a sandbag in front of the body while performing squats, engaging the targeted muscles.

While other muscles may be involved, the sandbag primarily targets the Quads and Glutes for a challenging workout.

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Sandbag Front Squat Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
  2. Hold the sandbag with both hands in front of your chest, gripping it firmly.
  3. Bend your knees and lower your hips down and back, as if sitting into a chair.
  4. Keep your chest up and your back straight as you descend, maintaining a neutral spine.
  5. Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
  6. Push through your heels and drive your hips forward to stand back up, returning to the starting position.

Sandbag Front Squat Tips

  1. Start by gripping the sandbag firmly with your hands, keeping it close to your body.
  2. Position the sandbag on your shoulders, resting it on the front of your deltoids.
  3. Engage your core and maintain an upright posture throughout the exercise.
  4. Initiate the squat by bending at the knees and hips, lowering your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
  5. Focus on pushing through your heels to activate your quads and glutes effectively.
  6. Exhale as you drive through your heels to return to the starting position, keeping your chest up and back straight.

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