Confession: I hate front squats

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Warchortle
Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
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I don't have the wrist flexibility and it feels awkward as f****.
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  • IVMarkIV
    IVMarkIV Posts: 116
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    That is heresy...
    There's always hack squats or the cross over arms or strap lift front squat variation or machine front squats
  • chubby_checkers
    chubby_checkers Posts: 2,353 Member
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    Can you hold the bar like this instead?
    front-squat4.jpg
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
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    I don't like cross over grip either...I'm old fashion. I like the missionary position and back squats.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
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    Remember, you don't have to actually *grip* the bar. I'll start with three fingers under it, and end with just two. Also, practice. I think wrist flexibility is something that can be improved fairly quickly with repeated stretching.
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
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    That is heresy...
    There's always hack squats or the cross over arms or strap lift front squat variation or machine front squats
    That's also assuming you have access to a hack squat or machine squat machine.. which I don't.
  • AABru
    AABru Posts: 610 Member
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    I don't like cross over grip either...I'm old fashion. I like the missionary position and back squats.
    :love:
  • IVMarkIV
    IVMarkIV Posts: 116
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    That is heresy...
    There's always hack squats or the cross over arms or strap lift front squat variation or machine front squats
    That's also assuming you have access to a hack squat or machine squat machine.. which I don't.
    If you have a back squat machine with shoulder rests you just reverse yourself
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
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    I do them sometimes, but don't really care for them. For additional leg/glute work I do curtsy squats and/or glute bridges
  • Fittreelol
    Fittreelol Posts: 2,535 Member
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    That is heresy...
    There's always hack squats or the cross over arms or strap lift front squat variation or machine front squats
    That's also assuming you have access to a hack squat or machine squat machine.. which I don't.

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  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
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    front squats hate me.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
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    Just do them anyway. You'll figure out the right position.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,220 Member
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    Problem solved.
    7-gym-hacks-image-4.jpg
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
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    I love them, srs
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
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    Problem solved.
    7-gym-hacks-image-4.jpg

    OMG I never thought about trying this. I like it a lot. Imma gonna try tomorrow!

    Thanks!
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
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    Problem solved.
    7-gym-hacks-image-4.jpg
    So, if I change my hair color to blonde I will people able to front squat?

    :P
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
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    IMO, Cressey has a good vid here on various grips:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QDPWgO4MUI
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,932 Member
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    Doesn't everyone hate front squats?
  • LishieFruit89
    LishieFruit89 Posts: 1,956 Member
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    Problem solved.
    7-gym-hacks-image-4.jpg

    Jeepers im jealous of her arms.
    And sstomach.
    Mostly arms tho.
  • ItsCasey
    ItsCasey Posts: 4,022 Member
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    I would cry if I couldn't do front squats. Favorite lift ever.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,220 Member
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    Doesn't everyone hate front squats?

    Absolutely hate them. That's why I do them often. If I hate it or dread it I know that's what I should be working on.

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