Front Squat Variations

Front squat with a clean grip
Technique pointers:
Bar resting on the top of your deltoids/clavicles
Facing forwards
Drive your elbows up so that your upper arms are parallel to the ground (and each other)
Fingers either all under the bar or 2 (this is up to you and what you find more comfortable)

Note: If you have poor wrist mobility this exercise may be difficult to execute and may result in injury. Luckily there are 3 other variations for you to try please see below.

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Front Squat with straps
Technique pointers:
Upper arms parallel to the floor drawing your shoulder blades together
Bar resting on the top of your deltoids/clavicles
Facing forwards through the entire movement

Straps are a great way to control the front squat movement. They're perfect if you're looking for a way that lessens the strain on your wrists. Another advantage is that they help you hold the bar symmetrically.

Crossed arms front squat
Technique pointers:
Arms crossed and parallel to the ground
Elbows facing forwards
Bar resting on the top of your deltoids
Hips pushed back
Feet flat, pushing weight through heels
Upright back

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Frankenstein front squat
Technique pointers:
Arms straight out in front of you, above parallel (to prevent the bar from falling) for the entire movement
Forward-facing
Bar resting on top of your deltoids/clavicles
Feet flat, pushing weight through heels
Unlock your knees and slide your hips back gently (being careful not to overextend hips back too far)

Exercise tip: whilst descending, breathe in making sure your core is fully engaged only going as deep as your mobility will allow.

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