One thing I think is very important to add to this is that the front squat is a GREAT substitute for the back squat if you find yourself with lower back pain. I personally rarely use the back squat because my back always tightens up. I use this as my primary substitute. Also this tends to work the core a little bit more than the back squat.
From a practical strength for life perspective: Whenever you pick up something heavy, it is almost always held in front of you, very few situations where you would be putting it on your shoulders and standing up/moving stuff. I like the towel/lifting strap trick, I'm 6'6" and my forearms are long, wrist flexibility isn't the issue, body geometry is.
Took me months to get this position to a point where it felt natural. This one takes time and persistence. Now that it's getting to proper form it feels like it engages so many more muscles in my back and lower abs where the back squats just feels like it compresses me straight down. It's all relative maybe.
This is so true about how it engages all these other muscles! But def takes time i feel the bar hits my throat too much sometimes idk i want to try that cross over now...
I never did front squats thank for the advice guys, small legs and I'm trying too catch up too my upper i prefer the bodybuilding front squats ....... just look better but if I'm wrong always open for advice
Thanks for this video. Just started incorporating front squats. Being in the IT Careers means I have to work hard on my wrist and shoulder mobility. Next time I hit this exercise i'll know not to grip the bar when i cross my arms.
My wrist mobility sucks so I can't do the first version. I don't so the second because I almost chocked myself out and the third I never thought of. So instead I do Zercher squats, love this version.
I don't have enough space between my shoulders and neck. The bar ends up sitting on my shoulders and collar bone. Otherwise if I push it back, it dicks in to my neck and I can't breath.
thank you guys for making this video, i have this injury in my wrist, so i can't the usual form it put strain on my injured wrist. i guess i'll try the variations which on is the best for my wrist while doing front squats have anyone tried using lifting straps instead of towels? thank you thank you so much...
An issue I'm having is the bar keeps on slipping down my shoulders as I try my hardest to keep my elbows high. Would the towel provide more grip/friction to prevent this from happening?
I guess this is more of a question, but I typically go cross arm and then halfway through the set, my hands typically disengage the bar. It's never been a problem for me, as the barbell will just rest on my shoulders but I can see how it can create a hazard. Is this okay to do? Been doing it for years, always feels nice just to let the bar rest
Another tip, I recommend trying heel elevated lifting shoes for front squat. The squat shoes allow me to get super deep on the front squat with no butt wink.
Can you guys do a video on some wrist and shoulder mobility exercises to get to the true front squat position? I would like to start Olympic lifting in January and need to work on my mobility. I do my best with my Kelly Starrett books but I haven't gotten any improvements for my front squat position unfortunately.
Avoided doing the front squat for years... but today thought stuff it, have a change.... only went up to 70kg...love the movement, but the comfort side of it is what puts me off... could have gone a lot heavier but trying to find a comfortable position is awkward... especially when I'm nearly 50... only need to tap my body now and it looks like I've fallen down a flight of stairs with the bruise's I pick up lol
Well I'm a complete newbie. And I place my my hands in the typical front squat stance. Not like how it is in the video. And I use the three longest fingers resting just on the edge of my shoulders. Then It made it bearable to front squat. Though I'm a complete beginner. I don't know if this is optimal. My theory is that the more I do it the more wrist flexibility I'll develop to make this manageable.
Its so difficult for me to get into front squat position. My wrists arent flexible enough, the crossarm feels a little better but still feels like the weight will fall. Maybe i just need more practice.
Just started doing this for the first time a week ago. It hurts my shoulder having the bar sit on it, i use the cross arm style and empty bar. I injured my rotator cuff twice and the bar sitting on my shoulder feels like it is sitting right on my rotator cuff
Aquarius Storm ofc, man.... don't be so passive aggressive. Their point is that "fingers" allows you A) more carry over and B) it is more difficult to screw up because you secure the bar even if your elbows drop a bit. It is hard to controll 100kg+ once the elbows drop while handling the front squat with crossed arms
One thing I think is very important to add to this is that the front squat is a GREAT substitute for the back squat if you find yourself with lower back pain. I personally rarely use the back squat because my back always tightens up. I use this as my primary substitute. Also this tends to work the core a little bit more than the back squat.
"Did u just smack him into the butt?" " I did "
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this is so very helpful. never understood exactly how to hold the bar in a front squat until now. you guys are killing it. thanks man/men ;)
From a practical strength for life perspective: Whenever you pick up something heavy, it is almost always held in front of you, very few situations where you would be putting it on your shoulders and standing up/moving stuff. I like the towel/lifting strap trick, I'm 6'6" and my forearms are long, wrist flexibility isn't the issue, body geometry is.
Took me months to get this position to a point where it felt natural. This one takes time and persistence. Now that it's getting to proper form it feels like it engages so many more muscles in my back and lower abs where the back squats just feels like it compresses me straight down. It's all relative maybe.
This is so true about how it engages all these other muscles! But def takes time i feel the bar hits my throat too much sometimes idk i want to try that cross over now...
I never did front squats thank for the advice guys, small legs and I'm trying too catch up too my upper i prefer the bodybuilding front squats ....... just look better but if I'm wrong always open for advice
2:31 so professional not even a little grim
Thank very much this has been very helpful! I’ll try both modifications next time!
Ive noticed a lot of the times it's not wrist mobility it's Thoracic Extension weakness that hinders a proper front rack position
I prefer the cross over the wrist bend its just way more comfortable I need to work on my foot placement and form
The cross is the only one I can do properly.
Who cares
@@PussyDevourer69 I care
when I do the cross the bar feels too unstable for me
the bar placement front sqaut video I've seen by far 👏👏👏👍👍👍
Thanks for this video. Just started incorporating front squats. Being in the IT Careers means I have to work hard on my wrist and shoulder mobility. Next time I hit this exercise i'll know not to grip the bar when i cross my arms.
Great illustration! Thanks!
My wrist mobility sucks so I can't do the first version. I don't so the second because I almost chocked myself out and the third I never thought of. So instead I do Zercher squats, love this version.
Awesome! Thank you guys! 😊
Deadlift straps work well also.
I don't have enough space between my shoulders and neck. The bar ends up sitting on my shoulders and collar bone. Otherwise if I push it back, it dicks in to my neck and I can't breath.
It’s supposed to dig into your neck - it’ll feel like it’s choking you a little bit, but it won’t actually obstruct your breathing
Careful. Might get a strike with music playing in the background.
thank you guys for making this video, i have this injury in my wrist, so i can't the usual form it put strain on my injured wrist. i guess i'll try the variations which on is the best for my wrist while doing front squats
have anyone tried using lifting straps instead of towels?
thank you thank you so much...
Can absolutely use straps for this, very common way to do it
An issue I'm having is the bar keeps on slipping down my shoulders as I try my hardest to keep my elbows high. Would the towel provide more grip/friction to prevent this from happening?
What about the pain on the shoulder from the bar sitting on it? I get all sorts of red marks and soreness
Holy shit. Adam is a monster
I guess this is more of a question, but I typically go cross arm and then halfway through the set, my hands typically disengage the bar. It's never been a problem for me, as the barbell will just rest on my shoulders but I can see how it can create a hazard. Is this okay to do? Been doing it for years, always feels nice just to let the bar rest
Another tip, I recommend trying heel elevated lifting shoes for front squat. The squat shoes allow me to get super deep on the front squat with no butt wink.
Can you guys do a video on some wrist and shoulder mobility exercises to get to the true front squat position? I would like to start Olympic lifting in January and need to work on my mobility. I do my best with my Kelly Starrett books but I haven't gotten any improvements for my front squat position unfortunately.
Avoided doing the front squat for years... but today thought stuff it, have a change.... only went up to 70kg...love the movement, but the comfort side of it is what puts me off... could have gone a lot heavier but trying to find a comfortable position is awkward... especially when I'm nearly 50... only need to tap my body now and it looks like I've fallen down a flight of stairs with the bruise's I pick up lol
Definitely going to take some work my first time doing these
How u doing now 😭😭😭 I just tried it and now my wrist is broken 💀
Well I'm a complete newbie. And I place my my hands in the typical front squat stance. Not like how it is in the video. And I use the three longest fingers resting just on the edge of my shoulders. Then It made it bearable to front squat. Though I'm a complete beginner. I don't know if this is optimal.
My theory is that the more I do it the more wrist flexibility I'll develop to make this manageable.
Great video guys. Which gym is this? Thanks
Thank you thank you thank you !
Its so difficult for me to get into front squat position. My wrists arent flexible enough, the crossarm feels a little better but still feels like the weight will fall. Maybe i just need more practice.
Just started doing this for the first time a week ago. It hurts my shoulder having the bar sit on it, i use the cross arm style and empty bar. I injured my rotator cuff twice and the bar sitting on my shoulder feels like it is sitting right on my rotator cuff
It shouldn’t sit on your shoulder, it should sit behind it, digging into your neck
Thank you.
You are the best 👌👌
Gotta work on lat lengthening and thoracic mobility too
crossed grip seems worth trying...
Super helpfull
cool! i'm going to try this today. i definitely need to improve my flexibility .
Thanks a lot!
So what's wrong with gripping the bar?
Why are the fingers considered better than cross arms?
Aquarius Storm How do you want to perform a clean and jerk?
Marius Kraußer thats not what I asked and this aint a clean and jerk video. Learn to read
Aquarius Storm ofc, man.... don't be so passive aggressive.
Their point is that "fingers" allows you A) more carry over and B) it is more difficult to screw up because you secure the bar even if your elbows drop a bit. It is hard to controll 100kg+ once the elbows drop while handling the front squat with crossed arms
Bears game in the background?
Let the man in the white shirt talk !!!!
The one day Adam doesn't wear chucks... smh haha
Cross arm front squats hurts my shoulder
Do a front arm back reverse front squat it's way less strain on the shoulder
You can use straps instead of towels....
2nd way is best
It’s unfair to say it is all flexibility. I have super long forearms and it is impossible to get into that front rack position
Did anyone else see this thumbnail and wonder why Rob Dyrdek was doing front squats??
My name is Justin...
Justin Andrews...
- Justin "You're Favorite Host" Andrews
thought that was Rob Dyrdek
3:25 - 3:37
HAHAHAHHAHA
The only good use of wrist wraps
Leaves marks and bruises all over my shoulders. Not keen.
Guy in black: "Did you slap him in the butt?"
Man in white: "I did"
Me: He didn't say, "No Homo or Good Game"?
Guy Squatting: Hehehe. 😉
I think i got tendonitis in my shoulder
Me currently watching this cause I feel like I just snapped of my wrists
Points out ideal position then shows 5th finger not on bar
You need small biceps to be able to hold the bar right, not wrist mobility.🤭
I do how chinese weight lifters do. 🏋🏻♀️
Can’t be good for wrist
Lol use straps not towels.
Did you just smack him on the butt “ (white ppl yes I️ did ??)
Wtf yea I was thinking who else noticed it lmao