trouble with front squats

zapedy · 03-05-2006, 11:55 AM

i was just wandering if any of you had ne tips for putting the weight back down after a set of front squats without dropping the bar from shoulder height? i dont have a rack so i clean the weight up and cross my arms over the bar and find it realy awkward trying to grab the bar to lower it down again without just letting it drop making a massive bang in my garage lol - wat do u guys do, just let it drop?

DOMS · 03-05-2006, 12:32 PM

Buy a squat rack. I purchased mine used for $70.

Squaggleboggin · 03-05-2006, 12:57 PM

Once you have a squat rack, give the weightlifting style a try. It's much more challenging than the crossed arms style.

**Dale Mabry** · 03-05-2006, 01:44 PM

Or just stay in the weightlifting style after you clean it, and when you put it down use a controlled drop.

Squaggleboggin · 03-05-2006, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

Or just stay in the weightlifting style after you clean it, and when you put it down use a controlled drop.

I know I can't clean enough to challenge myself in the front squat. I could also never put it down gently enough from that position either. If he has bumper plates it's a different story of course, but something tells me he doesn't.

**CowPimp** · 03-05-2006, 01:54 PM

Yeah, just buy squat stands or go Squaggle's method and buy a couple of sawhorses. Or, even better, buy both so you have a nice, cheap, sturdy, and effective power rack.

zapedy · 03-05-2006, 03:35 PM

arent sawhorses too small? or do u just squat down to 'rack' it or something? is a power rack better to buy than a squat rack - looks like u can do more stuff with it

Squaggleboggin · 03-05-2006, 03:44 PM

Well sawhorses would be perfect, really. You could start the movement from the bottom like I do for more of a challenge. In addition, you can buy steel sawhorses adjustable in height that each hold 1,200 lbs from Home Depot for like $20 or something. Using these, you can start from the bottom and go as low as possible - just set it at a comfortable height and there you go. As CP said, the best option is to get both.

zapedy · 03-05-2006, 03:52 PM

good shout i'll definately look into it - although the 1st few sites i looked at they were a bit pricey, im sure i'll find a bargain on ebay or something though - cheers.

**CowPimp** · 03-05-2006, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by zapedy

good shout i'll definately look into it - although the 1st few sites i looked at they were a bit pricey, im sure i'll find a bargain on ebay or something though - cheers.

Homedepot.com has some that are $20 a pop (You need 2). You can see what they look like in Squaggle's gallery.

03-05-2006, 11:55 AM	#1
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03-05-2006, 12:57 PM	#3
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03-05-2006, 03:44 PM	#8
Squaggleboggin Functional Lifting = Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,540 Photos: 3	Well sawhorses would be perfect, really. You could start the movement from the bottom like I do for more of a challenge. In addition, you can buy steel sawhorses adjustable in height that each hold 1,200 lbs from Home Depot for like $20 or something. Using these, you can start from the bottom and go as low as possible - just set it at a comfortable height and there you go. As CP said, the best option is to get both.
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03-05-2006, 03:35 PM	#7
zapedy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 127 Photos: 3	arent sawhorses too small? or do u just squat down to 'rack' it or something? is a power rack better to buy than a squat rack - looks like u can do more stuff with it

03-05-2006, 03:52 PM	#9
zapedy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 127 Photos: 3	good shout i'll definately look into it - although the 1st few sites i looked at they were a bit pricey, im sure i'll find a bargain on ebay or something though - cheers.

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