Front squats suck

It’s the pressure that the BB puts on my shoulders. I’ve tried every grip imaginable and nothing is comfortable. I know, I know, stop being a puss and just do it, but I can’t stand it.

the barbell should not be putting pressure on your shoulders

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It’s the pressure that the BB puts on my shoulders. I’ve tried every grip imaginable and nothing is comfortable.

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Release the grip into your fingers and get those elbows up.

you need to pinpoint the hitches in your mobility, then stretch those before. It will make a world of difference

lower body, if your ankle & hips are tight, your torso is going to bend forward as you squat. This will make your bar position uncomfortable.

This is a good shoulder stretch to open up the front of the shoulder. Will help tremendously with front rack mobility.




this will hit shoulders and lats. Will help front rack mobility. Also try a supinated grip dead hang. 3 x :30

Do safety bar squats

I try to do arms crossed and I have decently big shoulders. I think I’m just going to have to keep at it and figure it out.

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Dixie Normus

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I did them this morning. I agree with holding the bar in a front rack position like you power cleaned the weight to prevent it sitting on your shoulders. However, another squat you might want to look at is the Zercher Squat. It still puts emphasis on your quads but the weight is just held lower in your arms.

But front squats, if done correctly, are great for developing your quads.

Im just gonna stick with it and deal with it being uncomfortable.

I still hate them though.

If you're just trying to build your quads, have you tried Bulgarian split squats?