Front Squats

Rob Hope · 19-02-2006, 01:07 AM

Do any of you guys use front squats in your leg training?

My first choice is always normal squats, but i still do front squats every now and then.

I think im the only one in the gym that does them and only know a few other guys that use it. Cant go as heavy with the bar on the front but i feel it puts a very good focus on my quads, without bringing my hams/glutes in.

Just wondering if anyone else uses the exercise or am i just old skool??

razg · 19-02-2006, 01:19 AM

I'm not a big squatter, but i'd say that when I squat using the Smith machine, my axis is similar to that of a front squat. I do agree in general that the main work (or the main DOMS) from squats seems to hit my hamstrings/glutes - I am intending to use front squats more extensively in future.

Darren · 19-02-2006, 11:31 AM

i use front squats with the bar & it defo hits the Quads, I then do the leg press after them & this seems to git my glutes more

splinter · 19-02-2006, 05:31 PM

I like doing Front Squats as I feel a lot more concentration is involved yeah you cant lift as heavy weight but the idea of focusing more and using good form me likes very much!

Also it proves as a good incentive to build your upper chest as you are balancing the barbell there.

Great exercise!

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19-02-2006, 01:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
razg Legend Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Birmingham/Bristol Posts: 886 Rep Power:	I'm not a big squatter, but i'd say that when I squat using the Smith machine, my axis is similar to that of a front squat. I do agree in general that the main work (or the main DOMS) from squats seems to hit my hamstrings/glutes - I am intending to use front squats more extensively in future.

19-02-2006, 11:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Darren Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Crosby, Liverpool Posts: 225 Rep Power:	i use front squats with the bar & it defo hits the Quads, I then do the leg press after them & this seems to git my glutes more

19-02-2006, 05:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
splinter Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,060 Rep Power:	I like doing Front Squats as I feel a lot more concentration is involved yeah you cant lift as heavy weight but the idea of focusing more and using good form me likes very much! Also it proves as a good incentive to build your upper chest as you are balancing the barbell there. Great exercise!