The Front Squat

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ByCrossFitJanuary 26, 2019

The front squat builds exactly on the mechanics of the air squat. All that is added is a load supported in the front-rack position, where the weight sits squarely on the upper chest and shoulders, and the elbows point forward to bring the upper arms parallel to the floor. This “rack position,” critical to weightlifting, both demands and improves wrist and shoulder flexibility while the load, supported by the torso, both demands and improves midline stability.


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Frank Gallo
December 7th, 2022 at 6:06 am
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I question the second point on "Loose Fingertip Grip". I mean, it can be done...but if you are a cleaner (Oly) I do not think it should be done. Thoughts?

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William Holden
June 9th, 2023 at 7:48 am

I used to feel this way too, but now I don't. If someone doesn't have excellent wrist flexibility, then forcing a full grip is going to roll the bar forwards and limit how heavy they can lift. If your goal is to front squat heavy, then a loose grip is OK. If instead you are using the front squat as an assistance exercise to the clean, then you need flexible wrists and should consider a full grip.

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Eric Love
January 27th, 2019 at 3:40 pm
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Wish my squats looked as solid as hobart's

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marcus mcclain
January 27th, 2019 at 4:55 pm

We all do

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David Taylor
January 27th, 2019 at 4:05 am
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I really like the recent addition of "points of emphasis" visualization graphics. Nicely done.

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Jeremiah DiPerna
January 31st, 2019 at 10:44 pm

Agreed 👌.

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Lynley Cooper
February 26th, 2024 at 11:12 pm

Agree. Visualisation really helped establish the fine details of the exercise. Well done CrossFit✔️

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