Finally tried front squats with clean grip

[the People's Champ]

GOOD GOD! I think I have found a new favorite exercise here! ever since I have tried doing squats, my love for them has exponentially elevated since. Granted, I didn't use much weight, me being 178 and doing 135 max, but I got as deep as I could and for some odd reason, I got deeper than my normal squat. My grip was just outside shoulder width, and when I unracked the bar, it felt a lot more comfortable than having my arms crossing the bar touching my delts. It felt natural. I can't go atf, my body is vertical, and I think my hips will not rotate forward, so in effect, if I went straight down, my ass would be in front of my heels. anyway, I just wanted to post this accomplishment.

 

[gymtime]

Fuuuuuuck!! I did legs today and had intended to try fronts for the first time. Forgot. Did it the old way.

Good to hear a good review man. They look so damn awkward, but those who've tried them seem to say the opposite. I gotta remember this shit next week. PC - remind me ok?

 

[the People's Champ]

the way I put the bar on my shoulders is that I gripped the bar about shoulder width apart, walked to it and straddled it with my shoulders so that my feet were mor forward than the bar. than I adjusted my grip and stepped back so I wasinline vertically with the bar, and then unracked the weight. it isnt as uncomfortable with the clean grip than it is with the arms crossed underneath the bar. with the clean grip, you have more control, but also, looks like your arms are in a position were than can break, (felt comfortable to me). I was getting stares from all over the gym. good exercise.

 

[the People's Champ]

one last thing, I totally concentrated on how deep I could go as opposed to how much weight I could squat. gymtime, I am suprised that you haven't incorporated this into your workout, judging by your stats. this should be an easy exercise if you know how to properly squat.

 

[gymtime]

Well, like I said. I've watched other guys do them and they've always looked too awkard. Plus I figured they couldn't be any better than regulars. That, and I'm an old man who fears change.

Thanks for the info bro. I will do them next leg day for sure.

 

[the People's Champ]

hey I was hoping my my post would shed some light. hey you are welcome gym time.

 

[Belial]

Excellent, man. Glad to see someone else give them a shot.

A humbling lift at first, but once you get the grip solid, and get used to the balance and movement, you'll love 'em.

 

[ballast]

I'm glad to see more people getting interested in front squats.They are a very productive exercise.I've also found that they allow for a greater range of motion than back squats and even though less weight can be used, I still consider them to be just as beneficial as back squats.

 

[theoak01]

im struggling to get my form down proper on them,im taking a week off from training so im strong for my military testing then ill focuss mroe on getting them done

 

[Freak Show]

i picked up the form faster than i thought i would. Very comfortable with no back or knee strain. Little rough on the ol epiglottis or whatever its called, but I like it. humbling, yes, but you can't beat the recruitment benefits.