Front Squats (RAW) For Powerlifting. 225 LBS For 15 Reps By Tuan Tran

Have me as your personal online trainer at http://myhitechtrainer.com/tihealthandfitness All natural/drug free powerlifter/bodybuilder Tuan here with another vid on the front squat. Here I am on my last set using 225 lbs for 15 reps. As you guys know, i have done the front squat for bodybuilding reasons, to keep the tights big, dense, and load greater amount of weight just on the quads. However, there are those who believe that do then always in a limited range of motion, and I wish to clear any confusion on that. There many reasons why I do them and I will list the reasons why Later. BUT LETS MAKE ONE THING CLEAR, I DO GO DEEP WHEN I NEED TO (IN CASE FOR POWERLIFTING), and also go limited range of motion to load heavier for bodybuilding. Now here are some other reasons why the front squat is a great exercise.

1. Less Spinal Load. The Front Squat is a harder exercise than the Back Squat:
* Less hip involvement because of the upright position
* Less stable position: shoulders hold the bar using your back muscles
This will prevent you to lift as much weight as with the Back Squat. Less weight on the bar, equals less Spinal Compression.

2. Less Spinal Flexion. The upright stance during the Front Squats, makes it impossible to lean forward. If you do, the weight drops. This decreases your chances of bending your back. Which is much safer.

3. Less Torque. During a Front Squat, the torso stays nearly vertical during the whole lift. This puts less rotational force on your lower back. Another benefit of the Front Squats upright stance.

4. Less Chance of Bad Form. Your torso is not erect during the Front Squat: the bar drops on the floor. You dont place the bar correctly: the bar drops on the floor. You can get away with bad form on the Back Squat. Not on the Front Squat.

5. Abdominal Training. Keeping your torso erect during heavy Front Squats requires a strong set of abs. The Front Squat is a great exercise to work your entire core. If you lean forward too much during Back Squats, start doing Front Squats. They will quickly solve this problem.

6. Quadriceps Development. The Front Squat will develop your quadriceps like nothing else. The upright stance emphasizes the quadriceps more than a Back Squat does. Take a look at the quads of weightlifters. Youll get what I mean.

7. Carry Over. The Front Squat imitates the catch position of the Clean. If you intend to Power Clean one day, Front Squats are a good way to prepare yourself. Same for the Overhead Press. The starting position in the Overhead Press is identical to the Front Squat.

Hope you enjoy the vid. PLEASE BE SAFE AND UNDERSTAND YOUR LIMITATIONS. ONLY TRY THIS ONLY IF YOU HAVE A SOLID UNDERSTANDING OF THE MOVEMENT.

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[seandp99]

nicce front squat. what grip did you use? arms crossed?

[roughneckasian]

@seandp99 yes

[DKerelchuk]

Have you tried olympic style weightlifting?

[roughneckasian]

@DKerelchuk some, but need more mobility to do them better

[TheRugbyidiot]

Quite right and I'm eating my words now arent I?

[roughneckasian]

all people make mistakes. nothing wrong with making mistakes as long as you learn from them.

[dgwear69]

haha i though you had an ugly beard

[tito2694]

LOL he sounds like he's getting fingered in the ass. LOL JK nice squats

[Ericasatryan]

Hey Tuan have you tried these in the lower rep ranges? I've messed around with them in the 10-15 and I didn't get nearly as much carry over as I did in the 3-5 rep ranges. Usually I will do 3 sets of 5 or if I'm feeling a bit burned out I will do a down set of 8 after 2 sets of 5.

[meowmixmeowmix23]

you got to make your power yell a little lower hahah. But good lifting bro keep it up

[sakelee]

nice depth!!!

[DILLPHIL6]

Nice job man! I can only get 7 for 225 so you have me beat!

[tito2694]

@xNJxPRODIGYx Just ignore the pain, say fuck it.

[12meor]

@xNJxPRODIGYx yeah its called your a pussy harden the fuck up man

[xNJxPRODIGYx]

I have to do these for my highschool football lifting program and it hurts my shoulders from the bar leaning on them. any suggestions on what i am doing wrong?

[seandp99]

@roughneckasian cheers thank you for your reply. After looking at your other videos it's clear that you are quite committed as a trainer. It shows through your training and your willingness to give advice. You don't see it that often and as a trainer myself i appreciate that. keep up the good work.