Movement·WEIGHTLIFTING

Front
Squat

Squat with barbell on front of shoulders

Front Squat is a weightlifting movement on Fiz. Squat with barbell on front of shoulders. Primary muscles: quads, glutes. Scored by reps + weight.
Muscles Worked
Primary
quadsglutes
Secondary
hamstringscoreupper back
Scoring
repstracked
weightdefault: kg
Scaling Alternatives
Frequently Asked
What muscles does the Front Squat work?
Front Squat primarily works quads, glutes, with secondary engagement of hamstrings, core, upper back.
How do you do a Front Squat?
Squat with barbell on front of shoulders.
How is the Front Squat scored?
On Fiz, Front Squat is tracked by reps + weight. Log your reps, weight, distance, or time and build a movement history that powers leaderboards and PRs.
What's an easier alternative to the Front Squat?
Easier scaling options include Goblet Squat, Air Squat. Each is a standalone movement in the Fiz glossary you can swap into any workout.
What's a harder progression from the Front Squat?
Progress to Overhead Squat, Back Squat when Front Squat feels light.