Landmine Front Squat
Expert Advice
Keep your elbows high to prevent the bar from pulling you forward. Engage your core and glutes to maintain an upright torso throughout the movement.
How-to-do Steps
- Position yourself at the end of a landmine bar, holding the bar at chest height with both hands.
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
- Brace your core and squat down, keeping your elbows up and chest lifted.
- Descend until your thighs are parallel to the ground or lower.
- Drive through your heels to return to the starting position.
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Muscles Worked
Landmine Front Squat primarily targets the Glutes, Quads, with Strength mechanics using Landmine. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Glutes50%
Quads40%
Secondary
Calves10%
Equipment
Landmine
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Landmine Front Squat work?
Landmine Front Squat primarily targets the Glutes, Quads. Secondary muscles involved include Calves. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Landmine.
How many sets and reps should I do for Landmine Front Squat?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Landmine Front Squat suitable for beginners?
Landmine Front Squat is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
