Quadriceps
Frankenstein Squat


A front-loaded squat with the barbell held on the front of your shoulders and your arms extended forward.
Energy burned
≈ 43 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 7.4 kcal/min
Estimate range 32–53 kcal (±25 %)
Muscle mass worked31 %
Effort during a set13.8 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age
Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.
Setup
- 1Set a barbell on a rack at upper chest height.
- 2Step under it and rest the bar on the front of your shoulders, with your arms straight out in front of you or crossed.
- 3Unrack the bar and step back.
How to perform
- 1Brace your core and lower into a squat by pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
- 2Keep your chest up and the bar stable on your shoulders.
- 3Descend until your thighs are at least parallel.
- 4Drive through your feet to stand tall.























