Front Squats and why you should do them.

What’s up everyone. 

Today I want to talk to you all about the long forgotten squat variation which seems to be making a bit of a comeback lately and why we most definitely shouldn't ignore it if size and strength are our goals. 

Enter the front squat. 

These are an exercise I’ve had to recently put back in my routine due to the limited equipment/barbells I currently have at the gym I’m in. 

I needed a different squat variation after months of high bar squats so I thought I’d bring back my old nemesis. 

Now let's talk about the setup. 

Grip

The main difference is the barbell is loaded on the front of your body just above your front deltoids instead of on your traps. 

The grip is also different which can prove to be a barrier to entry for a lot of people due to the mobility being required which can make front squats pretty difficult to set up. 

But fear not, there’s a few different grips you can take. 

Have a look at the image below - I personally use the straps hooked around the barbell to get into position as I don’t have the mobility to do so without them.