How To Do An "Olympic Style" Front Squat

[wadechen2003]

Hello, what the "dmso" means in 1:52 ? thanks

[AndersGuitar94]

Hi, stuppid question. Should the bar rest on the chest or the shoulders?

[MultiTrollHunter]

nice explanation...

[tnctx02]

Thanks for the explanation and the clear explanation on grip.

[eamonob84]

thanks for the video. what happens with me in front squats is on the way down, i tend to feel a lot of the weight on my wrists even if i don't feel like i'm leaning forward. this doesn't happen with squat cleans, only with front squats, so with this grip i can actually clean more than i can front squat. any ideas on why that might be or what i could do to fix it?

[jackdroidnimble]

2:09 Shoot the Jay...SHOOT IT! Seriously, seeing that form explanation helped figure out what I need to do to successfully add this exercise to my repertoire. Can't wait!

[henryhideful]

Great video, good explanation 

[mightymike44]

thanks for the external rotation shoulder advice..

[Kreimehn]

In coming up with a solution to strengthening the abs and obliques so that they provide better stabilization for dead lifts and squats, I discovered that the front squat is king. Great video, but I wish it would help with the following problem. My trunk has too much forward lean toward the lower position of the lift, the bar slips out, and the full range lift is not possible. I own a power rack, so I set the pins higher and do partial front squats.

[mcclurgoman]

@Kreimehn Either put 2kg weights under your heels to elevate them (in the short term anyway), or start to mobilise your calves/achilles region. This will help you push your knee further forward and get deeper into the squat without your backing having to change position :)

[Kreimehn]

@mcclurgoman Sounds good. I'll give it a try. Thanks for the advice.

[mrshowTG]

soo helpful, I was experiencing a ton of wrist pain, thought it was a flexibility issue, turns out I didnt have my shoulders elevated enough to rest the bar. Thanks again.

[saipolkgui]

this excercise scares me cause it looks like the bar can hit your throat

[Kreimehn]

@saipolkgui  nah... no worries there.

[duperman]

i never thought about protracting the shoulders for the front squat...i back squatted for a long time so the shoulders back/tight cue has been ingrained...but last session i did fr squats and got really lightheaded, so i'll try bringing the shoulders forward next time, thank you for the tip

[beeee2meegood]

great little video.. good tips on the grip. I still have problems with front squats, it just feels so un natural having the weight bearing on my front and shoulders. I guess i'll gte used to it after a while. I tend to either choke myself with the bar or have the bar too far forward. And then if I get that right I dont have enough rotational felxibilty in the shoulder to get my arms back and get a good hand grip omn the bar.. aaaargh.

[TheSuperber]

thnx a lot. i subscribed after seeing the first minute . 5 stars

[godspeedrocks]

Very thoroughly explained. Thanks a lot!

[bacobaconvidz]

Great video, time to blast up my legs right now :D

[HerDarkestHour]

Best instructional vid on yt I've seen. Now off to the gym!

[macrick]

Obviously U were not listening

[33hegemon]

I workout at home in my garage, and have begun using the front squat as the principal leg exercise. The problem I have is my triceps seem tight and inhibiting, so it's hard for me to get the bar squarely on the shoulder. But this video is helpful and I can't wait to incorporate your advice into my workouts next week. Nice job!

[DKerelchuk]

what is DMSO? and how can I increase shoulder flexibility? I get a lot of wrist pain when olympic grip front racking, thanks -Dave

[Burningrave]

i really wish i knew.... im trying to figure that out myself.

[granolapher]

Dimethyl sulfoxide, the by product of commercial solvents (typically used with wood pulp). A controversial drug has been shown to symptomatically treat inflammation and collagen formation; it also has pain relieving properties through it's action on nerve endings. It can also be used to deliver drugs as it can cross cellular membranes.

[midgrip]

Informative

[iheartpolice]

Thank you!! This is the best explanation I have found! THANK YOU for just showing the bar and not stacking 200 lbs on it... I needed to see the grip!

[StaleyTraining]

Glad you found it useful!

[NicolasHart]

I've been trying to get into the front squat position, though am unsure whether my arm mass, and shoulder mass inhibit that kind of flexibility? - Normally I'd think they would, but weightlifters have solid mass and are still capable of getting into the correct position.

Unfortunately for me, my wrist flexibility is poor - I can have my elbows up, though my forearms bend (even under weight) to only be approximately 45 - 50 degree angle ... which ideally you'd want close to 0 - 10 degree angle.

[cambro01]

thank you great advice....i always had the "my arms are too long syndrome" and always wanted to include front squats in my routine

[asimtrojan]

Where exactly is the bar supposed to rest? You said in the video that its not on top of the clavicle. Where on the shoulder does the bar need placement?

[mrgeecue]

excellent discription!

[bloodpuddingswe]

Thank you

[StaleyTraining]

Glad you found this useful, Let us know how it goes.

[psolis052004]

Thanks, I tried them last week and followed your advice on the video of keeping my elbows up and it was better. I will keep doing them. thanks again

[psolis052004]

Hi Charles,

I want to really get better at these, I have been trying them with a bb and I just feel like my wrist are stretching and is a little uncomfortable. Do you think as I continue it will go away?

[StaleyTraining]

Yes its very normal to feel a bit of discomfort in the wrist at first. You will adapt in time and be sure you know you dont have to and really shoulder have a full hand on the bar it will rest on your finger tips. You can try some wrist wraps as well, just the small McDavid ones can give just enough support to help that.

[ShannonVenasse]

What does DMSO mean??

[flashcraft]

DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide). You can buy this stuff as a roll-on liquid or gel in health food stores. It's used to speed up healing. It's unique in that it is a rapidly absorbed skin penetrant and can "carry" other substances THROUGH the skin.

DMSO acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and is a potent anti-oxidant. It * reduces injury pain and swelling * reduces arthritis pain and swelling * helps carpal tunnel * is used for insect bites, acne, neuritis, neuralgia and shingles

[MondoBone]

Thanks for the advice. I'm doing these for the first time in a while today. I love back squats the best, but I need to change it up.

The last time I tried these my biceps were sore, so obviously I was doing it wrong. Thanks for the advice.

[TomekSport]

Sorry I am so late. I didn't notice which one produces pain, but I am a tennis player and my right wrist becomes painfull from time to time. Any suggestions?

[mac2k2020]

I just got over something that looked to be carpal tunnel...

not pleasant nearly 5 days of deep sharp pain in my wrists..

some of the early symptoms where tingly feeling in my hands and fingers ,I don't think lifting was the primary cause but doing power cleans and practicing snatches and front squats definitely worsen the situation..

[TomekSport]

Few days ago I did overhead and front squats with light weights (30kg). Next day my rigth wrist is in pain. I checked today and my range of motion is good. What can I do to prevent it from happening again? I should add thta I am a tennis player and coach...

Thanks!

[StaleyTraining]

Did you notice pain during either the overhead or front squat, or only after you'd done both?

Do you have a sense of which exercise caused the pain?

Both exercises place demands on the wrist, but as long as you start light and progress rationally, your wrists should be able to successfully adapt. Anyway get back to me on those two questions...

[YNOTPL]

I have long fore arms and can't get the clean grip right, have to put it on my chest. I think the wider grip sounds like a great tip....I'll have to try it. Thanks

[grambo22]

Yep that is the solution to long forearms, keep going wider, if you think about it makes sense, the wider your forearms are in relation to your upper arm the closer you will get to a proper grip.

[scoobychau]

at 1:50,

DMSO DMSO DMSO... what does that stand for?

[funk192]

Drunk Man So Often LOL, but seriously what does this stand for? I think maybe its got to do with warming up the muscles & streching.

[jayjaygeebee]

I thought my arms were too long before! Thanks for the tips, I should be able to do a clean grip now.