Bodybuilding: Front Squat

Series Summary

Bodybuilding is a process of weight lifting, combined with well-managed caloric and nutritional intake, to maximize muscle definition and size. In competitive bodybuilding, weight lifters display themselves in front of a panel of judges, who assign points based on each bodybuilder's aesthetic appearance. Bodybuilders often use oils and tanning lotions in conjunction with lighting techniques to make the muscle definition more distinct. Famous body builders include Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dorian Yates. In this free weight lifting video series, learn how bodybuilders maintain their chiseled physiques with exercise tips from a national natural bodybuilder. He explains each workout routine properly to get the most benefit and prevent any injury that may occur. Use the simple workout tips in this free video series to get toned, build muscle and stay fit.

Video Transcript

"Ok. What I'm going to be performing here is called a front squat. Now, the traditional squat usually you see the bar behind the neck. This is in front of your body. It's going to be laying on your shoulders. Cross over your arms to keep the bar steady and to hold there. Now, the front squat develops your teardrop. That's what we call it at the gym. Which, is the front part of your quads that's near the knee cap. You want to go down with the bar, come up. Again, just like the squat you want to push from the heels. Keep your body steady throughout the whole flow. Do about, depending on the amount of weight you're doing if you're going real heavy do about eight to ten reps. If going real light, you want to to about ten to fifteen. Again, the front squat you're going to concentrate a lot on the front part next to the knee cap to help develop those better. And, that's how you perform the front squat."