Front Squats....

[SisterSteel]

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Great post. Today was leg day and I added those in using the straps. I can barely fucking walk, literally. I might not be able to go to work tomorrow. AL's tren e had me in beast mode. That was the first time I did front squats in a couple years. Good shit.

It's one of those overlooked movements that got cast aside because most don't want to work that hard so they use a leg extension instead. Something you can do that will make it a bit easier on you is to stretch when your done.

[NTL]

I use the front squats on leg day. I going to pickup some straps to give that way a try. I usually do them arms crossed.

[Orange24]

Am I a huge wuss or what!? Did some fronts today and they were killing my delts. Tried the strap way for the first time...I don't know how I feel about this. I need bigger shoulders I guess

[SisterSteel]

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Am I a huge wuss or what!? Did some fronts today and they were killing my delts. Tried the strap way for the first time...I don't know how I feel about this. I need bigger shoulders I guess

You probably didn't have the bar in the correct place. You may have had it to far out in front which would be uncomfortable. Did you feel like the bar was going to choke you?

[Orange24]

Haha yes a little

[SisterSteel]

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Haha yes a little

Than you probably did have it sitting back like you should. It'll just take some time to get used to the movement. This isn't an easy lift like a leg press.

[Orange24]

Ya I want to get better. Seems like I can get a deeper squat this way but definitely rough getting used to it

[mj_0360]

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Well, I did front squats for the first time the other day. I did use the smith machine just because the movement was so awkward for me, I plan on just using the bar next time. I liked doing them I was just pretty weak, I wont say what pouindage I used lol

[Sherk]

Well, I did front squats for the first time the other day. I did use the smith machine just because the movement was so awkward for me, I plan on just using the bar next time. I liked doing them I was just pretty weak, I wont say what pouindage I used lol

Proper form and movement is 1000x more important than the weight. Don't worry about how much you can or can't do at this point. Focus on the movement and where your hips are. No one cares how much you can or can't lift. The guys that do care how much someone else lifts are usually the ones that don't know what they're doing and look like ass clowns arching their back like a rainbow doing a press or doing bicep curls in the squat rack.

[SisterSteel]

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Well, I did front squats for the first time the other day. I did use the smith machine just because the movement was so awkward for me, I plan on just using the bar next time. I liked doing them I was just pretty weak, I wont say what pouindage I used lol

Ditch the smith machine. 185lbs on a straight bar is more beneficial for you than 315lbs on a smith machine. The smith machine is the worst machine every invented. Makes the lift virtually worthless.

... And don't worry about the poundage. It doesn't matter if you start with just the bar. ANYONE and I repeat ANYONE can front squat 315lbs this way. I don't care if you're a woman or a man. I

So suck it up, work hard, and reap the benefits.

[SisterSteel]

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Ya I want to get better. Seems like I can get a deeper squat this way but definitely rough getting used to it

It takes time but be patient. All good things come in time....

[Fuelfan]

When I do front squats I have a hard time keeping my shins vertical when going real deep. It does help when I take off my shoes but I still feel my form is not what it should be. Any suggestions?

[zedhed]

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Ditch the smith machine. 185lbs on a straight bar is more beneficial for you than 315lbs on a smith machine. The smith machine is the worst machine every invented. Makes the lift virtually worthless.

... And don't worry about the poundage. It doesn't matter if you start with just the bar. ANYONE and I repeat ANYONE can front squat 315lbs this way. I don't care if you're a woman or a man. I

So suck it up, work hard, and reap the benefits.

Suga I would argue this with you. IMO it is the Leg Extension machine that is the very worst of the worst machines. This has fucked more knees then any other workout machine known. The research is there time after time that this WILL fuck your knees all to hell. Its multiplied stress beneath the patella (a very small surface) that bears weight that is extended (therefore multiplied) out in front of the fulcrum. BAD NEWS!!!

The Front Squat will do 1000 times more (developmentally) for your quads then any amount of leg extensions will ever do. And the Front Squats will not ruin your knees.

[zedhed]

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When I do front squats I have a hard time keeping my shins vertical when going real deep. It does help when I take off my shoes but I still feel my form is not what it should be. Any suggestions?

Practice with light weight or just the bar. Also check out Dr. Squat on form. Just google it.

[SisterSteel]

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Suga I would argue this with you. IMO it is the Leg Extension machine that is the very worst of the worst machines. This has fucked more knees then any other workout machine known. The research is there time after time that this WILL fuck your knees all to hell. Its multiplied stress beneath the patella (a very small surface) that bears weight that is extended (therefore multiplied) out in front of the fulcrum. BAD NEWS!!!

The Front Squat will do 1000 times more (developmentally) for your quads then any amount of leg extensions will ever do. And the Front Squats will not ruin your knees.

You got me.

Leg extensions are TERRIBLE. I don't EVER use that machine. It did nothing but cause me a great deal of pain. If you look at my quads, you'd agree that they're pretty developed and ALL I do for mine is Olympic style front squats.