Front Squat & Press For Tennis

Exercise Video

Starting Position

Stand with the barbell in a front rack, feet set for a front squat and elbows supported in front.

How To Perform The Exercise

Complete the front squat and stand upright, then perform a separate overhead press. Bring the bar back to the front rack before repeating.

Coaching Points

The squat and press are sequential in this variation. The adjacent 6.45 Front Squat to Press combines hip and arm extension; this video demonstrates 6.44.

Equipment: Barbell
Book Difficulty Level: 1 of 5

Progressions And Related Exercises

• 6.13 Front Squat
• 6.23 Standing Military Press
• 6.31 Front Squat to Press

Browse the Strength for Performance exercise library or tennis workouts to combine these movements in a session.