front squats

[jrock00123]

Goblet squats are very similar in effect. However, you obviously won't be able to load much. But try doing 14-16 reps with a very heavy dumbbell and you'll feel it.

 

[Powerbuilder]

You should take a vid and post it, it's the easiest way for people to help.

 

[standard donkey]

Maybe this could help:

Amazon.com: Sting Ray - Front Squat Stabilizer: Sports & Outdoors

that's what that thing is for??


i always see kids using it for back squats lol

 

[Ghetto Gunfighter]

+2 on the Kelley Starret recommendation. He's a bit...flamboyant...(he does live in San Francisco after all), but he knows his shit. Very very helpful at learning proper mechanics, improving mobility, and rehabbing/preventing njury.

 

[iceman74]

that's what that thing is for??


i always see kids using it for back squats lol

They make one kind for front squats and another for back squats. It is supposed to distribute the weight of the bar out so it's not cutting in as bad, that way it's easier to concentrate on form and moving bigger weights.

 

[Simpllyhuge]

Yeah but if you learn to rack then you can power clean and clean and press. That's pretty cool to pick up 225+ clean it rack it then press it.

 

[Mandingus]

As a bodybuilder, I would never do them...


Flame away....

 

[phatrr]

Just do 'em gay genie style. You can still move some weight. Your legs won't know the difference.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_1YtwIMg1o]350 front squat_0001.wmv - YouTube[/ame]

 

[blackngold]

I tried them a few different ways and they still hurt my shoulder. After reading about just doing back squats on here a few times a week, my quads have started to grow.

 

[angus62]

Follow up on the Gillingham Front squat straps. Used these for years and they are perfect to hold a clean rack position when you lack the flexibility.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AeY2vPp5b4]Front Squat & Romanian Deadlift Training - Team HMB - YouTube[/ame]