Squat front with barbell heels raised
IntermediateUpdated 27/02/2026
Position

Muscle map

Starting position
4
How to perform it
Lower by coordinating the hips and knees while keeping pressure distributed across the whole foot. Stand up by extending the hips and knees without bouncing. Prioritize control over speed. Maintain useful tension through the range and deliberately reset the starting position before the next repetition.
Muscles worked
Femoralesglutes and flexors of hipquadriceps
Tips
Do not turn the final repetitions into fast or partial movements. Aim to load hamstrings, glutes and hip flexors and quadriceps without sacrificing position; at intermediate level, progress control first and then add load, repetitions or complexity.