front squt help

danny81 · 04-09-2008, 03:22 PM

i feel tehm much more in wrists and traps. why?

DOMS · 04-09-2008, 03:39 PM

Because the bar hates you.

DOMS · 04-09-2008, 03:41 PM

That, or maybe you should try the arms-crossed (bodybuilder) style.

danny81 · 04-09-2008, 03:46 PM

true i saw that. but i couldnt figure out how to do it. and yo wats the difference between front and regular squat? like why would i want to do them?

DOMS · 04-09-2008, 03:49 PM

Eat any good books lately?

Do a Google search.

Irons77 · 04-09-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

That, or maybe you should try the arms-crossed (bodybuilder) style.

arms crossed? More details please

DOMS · 04-09-2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irons77

arms crossed? More details please

Olympic-Style

Bodybuilder-Style

DOMS · 04-09-2008, 04:37 PM

I hate Olympic-style.

danny81 · 04-09-2008, 04:43 PM

is der any differnce besides grip?

Irons77 · 04-09-2008, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

I hate Olympic-style.

Olympic is the way I have been doing it, they do suck. Thanks for the tip bro. I'm a new man

Irons77 · 04-09-2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danny81

is der any differnce besides grip?

no, same movements

**Built** · 04-09-2008, 05:05 PM

Poliquin strap trick for front squats - this is how I do them:

u-tube demo of someone using them for a 500-lb front squat: YouTube - Craig Smith 500lb Front Squat

Irons77 · 04-09-2008, 05:10 PM

Can you buy them at Academy?

DOMS · 04-09-2008, 05:24 PM

Apparently, the site that hosts the first image doesn't like me using it here. But I'm not going to fix it because I still think it's appropriate.

I really do hate Olympic-style.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Olympic-Style

Bodybuilder-Style

JB20 · 04-09-2008, 07:20 PM

Front squats cannot be comfortable

**Built** · 04-09-2008, 08:18 PM

They are with straps like I posted.

You'd be surprised.

fufu · 04-10-2008, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Built

Poliquin strap trick for front squats - this is how I do them:

u-tube demo of someone using them for a 500-lb front squat: YouTube - Craig Smith 500lb Front Squat

Poliquin, eh? That picture is right of Mike Boyle's Functional Training for Sports.

The strap technique works suprisingly well.

Personally, I go with the olympic style all the way. I've never had a problem with my wrists bending. I prefer it heavily because the bar feels much more locked in place and everything feels tighter.

If you plan on/already do doing cleans and other olympic movements stick with the traditional olympic style.

fufu · 04-10-2008, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danny81

i feel tehm much more in wrists and traps. why?

You're probably dropping your elbows too much and leaning too far forward.

nadirmg · 04-10-2008, 11:34 AM

any thoughts on front squats for people with shoulder injuries? i'm lifting almost regularly now, but my rotator cuff stress happened 6 months ago.

seems like front "squts" my not be a good idea until i've completely recovered.

fufu · 04-10-2008, 12:37 PM

Does your gym have a safety squat bar? That alleviates alot of stress on the shoulders during the squat.

Do your shoulders hurt when you front squat?

danny81 · 04-10-2008, 01:35 PM

wtf. my knees hit my elbows i cant get them to stick straight out like that

nadirmg · 04-10-2008, 02:05 PM

well stop letting them hit your knees.

min0 lee · 04-10-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danny81

wtf. my knees hit my elbows i cant get them to stick straight out like that

That may be due to the fact your knees are constantly behind your ears.

fufu · 04-10-2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danny81

wtf. my knees hit my elbows i cant get them to stick straight out like that

You aren't keeping your upper body vertical enough and you are letting your elbows dip down too much.

Stretch your wrists and/or use the strap method so you make the wrist positioning easier.

Remember to get under the bar very tight before you unrack.

danny81 · 04-10-2008, 02:50 PM

alright thanks im gnnna stretch em i dont like using straps

**Built** · 04-10-2008, 03:05 PM

danny, have you TRIED using the straps like that? They aren't wrapped around your wrist or anything, really it's just so it turns it into a hammer grip.

danny81 · 04-10-2008, 03:20 PM

i dont like straps because then you dont work the stabilizers as much. im a fighter so i need the stabilizers alot

nadirmg · 04-10-2008, 03:43 PM

the point of squats is not to exercise stabilizers in your shoulders. it's a leg work out. using straps won't affect the quality of your squat. if you're using your shoulders to help you 'lift' the weight during your squats then you're doing it wrong.

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04-09-2008, 03:46 PM	#4
danny81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,764	true i saw that. but i couldnt figure out how to do it. and yo wats the difference between front and regular squat? like why would i want to do them?
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04-09-2008, 03:49 PM	#5
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,490 Photos: 5	Eat any good books lately? Do a Google search.
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04-09-2008, 04:37 PM	#8
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,490 Photos: 5	I *hate* Olympic-style.
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Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 2,094	Poliquin strap trick for front squats - this is how I do them: u-tube demo of someone using them for a 500-lb front squat: YouTube - Craig Smith 500lb Front Squat

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nadirmg hardr bettr fastr strongr Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 927 Photos: 7	any thoughts on front squats for people with shoulder injuries? i'm lifting almost regularly now, but my rotator cuff stress happened 6 months ago. seems like front "squts" my not be a good idea until i've completely recovered.
	w/o log 5'5" - currently bulking - 145lb on 5/16 weight goal I: 150 :: bench goal II:170 :: squat goal II: 250 :: weighted chin goal IV: +35 x 5 x 5

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fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,201 Photos: 4	Does your gym have a safety squat bar? That alleviates alot of stress on the shoulders during the squat. Do your shoulders hurt when you front squat?
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04-10-2008, 01:35 PM	#21
danny81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,764	wtf. my knees hit my elbows i cant get them to stick straight out like that
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04-10-2008, 02:05 PM	#22
nadirmg hardr bettr fastr strongr Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 927 Photos: 7	well stop letting them hit your knees.
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danny81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,764	alright thanks im gnnna stretch em i dont like using straps
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04-10-2008, 03:05 PM	#26
Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 2,094	danny, have you TRIED using the straps like that? They aren't wrapped around your wrist or anything, really it's just so it turns it into a hammer grip.

04-10-2008, 03:20 PM	#27
danny81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,764	i dont like straps because then you dont work the stabilizers as much. im a fighter so i need the stabilizers alot
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04-10-2008, 03:43 PM	#28
nadirmg hardr bettr fastr strongr Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 927 Photos: 7	the point of squats is not to exercise stabilizers in your shoulders. it's a leg work out. using straps won't affect the quality of your squat. if you're using your shoulders to help you 'lift' the weight during your squats then you're doing it wrong.
	w/o log 5'5" - currently bulking - 145lb on 5/16 weight goal I: 150 :: bench goal II:170 :: squat goal II: 250 :: weighted chin goal IV: +35 x 5 x 5

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