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Movements

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Front Squat to Press - Barbell

January 15, 2009

Starting Position

  • Standing holding barbell on front of shoulders with elbows up

Procedure

  • Initiating movement with hips, squat back and down until the thighs are parallel to the floor
  • Return to standing position by pushing through the hips and pressing barbell overhead
  • Return barbell to shoulders and repeat for prescribed number of repetitions

Coaching Keys

  • Keep weight on the heels
  • Keep chest and elbows up

You Should Feel It

  • Working the shoulders, glutes, hamstrings, and quads

Tags: Weight Plates, Shoulder, Hip, Lower Body Push, Barbell, Strength, Glutes, Upper Body Push, Power

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