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fUnc17 · 06-05-2006, 02:51 PM

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Tommarow I am doing front squats for the first time, anybody have some tips for me?

yea, rack the BB the olympic lifters way so in further weeks you will be able to handle higher weight, if you rack it like a bodybuilder its alot harder with heavier weight

KelJu · 06-05-2006, 03:28 PM

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Tommarow I am doing front squats for the first time, anybody have some tips for me?

Why are you switching to front squats? Btw, what are the advantages of a front squat over a regular squat?

fufu · 06-05-2006, 03:31 PM

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Why are you switching to front squats? Btw, what are the advantages of a front squat over a regular squat?

I am doing an upper/lower twice a week so I am doing both front and back squats with lower volume.

Front squats put less presure on your back and more on the quads, or so I hear.

fufu · 06-05-2006, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by fUnc17

yea, rack the BB the olympic lifters way so in further weeks you will be able to handle higher weight, if you rack it like a bodybuilder its alot harder with heavier weight

Alrighty, thanks.

shiznit2169 · 06-05-2006, 04:51 PM

I agree with the front squats. I started out BB style and the most i can handle is 205 because it's very heavy and puts a lot of pressure on your delts. I have to start learning how to do it olympic style in order to do more weight.

fufu · 06-05-2006, 05:06 PM

How do your guys front squats compare to back?

shiznit2169 · 06-05-2006, 07:39 PM

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How do your guys front squats compare to back?

My front squats are pretty good compared to my back. However, you will always be able to do more weight doing back squats because your traps and lower back can handle more weight than your delts but it should still be relatively close.

My back squat is usually between 225-275 and my front squat is usually between 185-215 .. (i'm using the maximal range of heavy weight i can use). To be honest with you, i love doing front squats because of many reasons.

a) Takes pressure of your spine
b) Greater ROM .. i am able to squat deeper
c) For me, it hits the quads more
d) More intense/challenging which is more rewarding

BigDyl · 06-05-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by shiznit2169

I agree with the front squats. I started out BB style and the most i can handle is 205 because it's very heavy and puts a lot of pressure on your delts. I have to start learning how to do it olympic style in order to do more weight.

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Originally Posted by shiznit2169

My back squat is usually between 225-275 and my front squat is usually between 185-215 .. (i'm using the maximal range of heavy weight i can use). To be honest with you, i love doing front squats because of many reasons.

fufu · 06-05-2006, 07:50 PM

I think I will enjoy them.

shiznit2169 · 06-05-2006, 07:57 PM

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When i say, "i can handle 205" .. that means i can do 205 for reps which is usually between 6-8. Of course, 215 would only be a 1 or 2 RM but it's pointless in my case since i am training for hypertrophy.

BigDyl · 06-05-2006, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shiznit2169

When i say, "i can handle 205" .. that means i can do 205 for reps which is usually between 6-8. Of course, 215 would only be a 1 or 2 RM but it's pointless in my case since i am training for hypertrophy.

Of course.

BigDyl · 06-05-2006, 08:01 PM

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When i say, "i can handle 205" .. that means i can do 205 for reps which is usually between 6-8. Of course, 215 would only be a 1 or 2 RM but it's pointless in my case since i am training for hypertrophy.

True Story, even though you can get 205 x 8, you can only get 215 x 1.

shiznit2169 · 06-05-2006, 08:11 PM

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True Story, even though you can get 205 x 8, you can only get 215 x 1.

BigDyl, have you ever done a front squat? BB Style? I am assuming you probably haven't. Even though 10 pounds doesn't seem a lot, it is when it comes to front squatting BB style because the load is is very heavy and puts a lot of pressure on my delts. When i do 205 for 6-8 reps, i am not talking about cake walking through them. Every rep is done very intensely with a lot of focus and energy.

But i am sure you wouldn't understand. Go back to open chat where you belong. Foreman is calling you.

BigDyl · 06-05-2006, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by shiznit2169

BigDyl, have you ever done a front squat? BB Style? I am assuming you probably haven't. Even though 10 pounds doesn't seem a lot, it is when it comes to front squatting BB style because the load is is very heavy and puts a lot of pressure on my delts. When i do 205 for 6-8 reps, i am not talking about cake walking through them. Every rep is done very intensely with a lot of focus and energy.

But i am sure you wouldn't understand. Go back to open chat where you belong. Foreman is calling you.

True Story, it appears we need a Front Squat 1RM calculator.

Guess I do Front Squat more than I do Back Squats.

Brutus_G · 06-06-2006, 09:26 AM

That some impressive pullups fufu. How does a bb rack a squat?

fufu · 06-06-2006, 12:49 PM

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That some impressive pullups fufu. How does a bb rack a squat?

bb style

weight lifting style

and thanks.

Seanp156 · 06-06-2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fufu

bb style

weight lifting style

and thanks.

weight lifting style = superior for front squats.

fufu · 06-06-2006, 07:39 PM

Today's workout -

sumo deadlifts - RI 2-3 minutes
set #1 - 8 reps at 135 lbs (warm up)
set #2 - 3 reps at 225 lbs (warm up)
set #3 - 3 reps at 315 lbs DOH
set #4 - 3 reps at 325 lbs DOH
set #5 - 3 reps at 340 lbs 1st rep DOH, 2rd and 3rd MG PR

Weeeeee, I just blew my last PR out of the water. My last PR was 335 for 1 and I just did 340 for a relatively easy 3 reps. I'm pretty sure the sumo stance helped me out, but I'm still really excited about it. I wasn't even going to go for a PR today either, the weight just felt light so I went for it. I did finally have to use a mixed grip on the last set. I actually did 3 1/2 reps because I couldnt continue with a double over hand. Just mixed my grip quickly and wow, it made a really big difference.

front squats - RI 60 seconds
set #1 - 5 reps at 45 lbs
set #2 - 5 reps at 95 lbs
set #3 - 5 reps at 115 lbs PR I guess, first time doing them.

these weren't hard on my legs at all but it put a ton of pressure on my collar bone/delts and wrists. I don't know exactly how to go about doing them.

db lunges - RI 60 seconds
set #1 - 6 reps each leg at x2 65 lbs
set #2 - 6 reps each leg at x2 70 lbs PR

seated leg curls - RI 75 seconds
set #1 - 8 reps at 180 lbs
set #2 - 8 reps at 180 lbs

db turkish getups - RI 60 seconds
set #1 - 3 reps(6 total) starting each side at 25 lbs
set #2 - 3 reps(6 total) starting each side at 30 lbs
set #3 - 3 reps(6 total) starting each side at 30 lbs PR First time doing them.

smith machine calf raises - RI 75 seconds
set #1 - 12 reps at 155 lbs
set #2 - 12 reps at 155 lbs
set #3 - 12 reps at 155 lbs

Awesome workout. PR's all over the place. It was really satisfying. I like this upper/lower 4 day split so far.

fufu · 06-06-2006, 08:07 PM

My best friend is leaving for the Army the end of this month.

BigDyl · 06-06-2006, 09:06 PM

Nice lifts.

shiznit2169 · 06-06-2006, 10:05 PM

Nice workout

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these weren't hard on my legs at all but it put a ton of pressure on my collar bone/delts and wrists. I don't know exactly how to go about doing them.

If i were you, i'd do them BB style first just to get used to having pressure on your delts. For me, it is easier to control the bar on your delts and i also have better stability when doing them. Try doing that way for a week or two (or whenever you get comfortable with them) and then switch over to the olympic style.

Brutus_G · 06-06-2006, 11:46 PM

great deeadlift that is very impressive. Im sry to hear about ur friend and wish him the best.

KelJu · 06-07-2006, 07:06 PM

Damn fu, your deads are looking great.
I think I might start doing front squats with you, just to add some varaition to my workout.

fufu · 06-07-2006, 10:03 PM

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Damn fu, your deads are looking great.
I think I might start doing front squats with you, just to add some varaition to my workout.

Yeah, front squats were the only free weight movement that I would like to do to rape my quads. I mean there are lunges and hacksquats but front squats appeal to me...plus they looks badass.

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fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15,478 Photos: 3	Today's workout - sumo deadlifts - RI 2-3 minutes set #1 - 8 reps at 135 lbs (warm up) set #2 - 3 reps at 225 lbs (warm up) set #3 - 3 reps at 315 lbs DOH set #4 - 3 reps at 325 lbs DOH set #5 - 3 reps at 340 lbs 1st rep DOH, 2rd and 3rd MG PR Weeeeee, I just blew my last PR out of the water. My last PR was 335 for 1 and I just did 340 for a relatively easy 3 reps. I'm pretty sure the sumo stance helped me out, but I'm still really excited about it. I wasn't even going to go for a PR today either, the weight just felt light so I went for it. I did finally have to use a mixed grip on the last set. I actually did 3 1/2 reps because I couldnt continue with a double over hand. Just mixed my grip quickly and wow, it made a really big difference. front squats - RI 60 seconds set #1 - 5 reps at 45 lbs set #2 - 5 reps at 95 lbs set #3 - 5 reps at 115 lbs PR I guess, first time doing them. these weren't hard on my legs at all but it put a ton of pressure on my collar bone/delts and wrists. I don't know exactly how to go about doing them. db lunges - RI 60 seconds set #1 - 6 reps each leg at x2 65 lbs set #2 - 6 reps each leg at x2 70 lbs PR seated leg curls - RI 75 seconds set #1 - 8 reps at 180 lbs set #2 - 8 reps at 180 lbs db turkish getups - RI 60 seconds set #1 - 3 reps(6 total) starting each side at 25 lbs set #2 - 3 reps(6 total) starting each side at 30 lbs set #3 - 3 reps(6 total) starting each side at 30 lbs PR First time doing them. smith machine calf raises - RI 75 seconds set #1 - 12 reps at 155 lbs set #2 - 12 reps at 155 lbs set #3 - 12 reps at 155 lbs Awesome workout. PR's all over the place. It was really satisfying. I like this upper/lower 4 day split so far.
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