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There are multiple ways to perform the front squat with bodybuilding style being one of the most common, along with Olympic Style. Most lifters, due to limitations in wrist and shoulder flexibility, choose to begin with the bodybuilding version of the front squat before progressing over time to the Olympic version.
To learn the stretches that you can do in order to make that progression, check out this article, which also details all things bodybuilding and Olympic-style front squatting at https://usplabsdirect.com/blog/front-squat.html.
The key in the bodybuilding version of the front squat is to build a solid foundation or ‘rack’ – for the barbell to sit, which will get you the proper front squat grip. You do this by stretching out your fingers as far apart as possible from each other and placing the palm of your hand on your opposite shoulder.
Now, place the barbell between your thumb and index finger and keep your elbows pointed forward the entire time. Next, get into proper squatting position with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width and eyes looking straight (not up or down – protect that neck!) the entire time.
Push your hips back slight and begin to descend down as low as you can go while maintaining a flat back. Keep those abs tight and those elbows pointing forward as you drive your heels into the floor to return to the standing starting position.
Rep out as you see fit! There you go, you now possess world-class front squatting knowledge. The rest is up to you, it’s time to go front squat! Premier
Strength & Conditioning coach Rob Savea was kind enough to take time out of his busy training schedule to show us exactly how the bodybuilding front squat is performed. Thanks for spittin’ knowledge Rob!
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