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Frankenstein Squat

Squatting with both arms extended straight out in front, stiff like Frankenstein's monster, removes the arm swing lifters normally use to counterbalance the descent. Without that momentum, the quads and glutes have to do all the stabilizing work on their own.

QuadricepsBodyweight
Frankenstein Squat
Primary muscle
Primary: Quadriceps Secondary: Glutes
Equipment
Bodyweight
Category
Quadriceps
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