Front Squat to Bench (Barbell)

Also known as: Front Squat to Bench (Barbell).

Front squat with a stable bench behind the body as a controlled depth target.

How to perform this exercise

1. Place a stable bench behind you at a controllable depth. Rest the barbell across the front shoulders and keep the elbows high.
2. Brace and bend the hips and knees until the hips lightly touch the bench. Keep the whole feet planted and knees tracking with the toes.
3. Maintain tension and stand smoothly. Avoid dropping heavily onto the bench or rocking backward.