Is front squat really necessary?at all?

strongman72 · 11-29-2005, 11:05 PM

Ever since I fractured my collar bone I have hated front squat!It bothers my collar bone and I get cramps in my biceps when I do it.I wanted to know wether it is really even necessary.Someone please fill me in on this!!!!!!

**Peaked_18** · 11-29-2005, 11:16 PM

Don't need to do them.

strongman72 · 11-29-2005, 11:40 PM

That's what I had figured!I was worried that it would hurt me if i didnt do them (strength wise).

**DJSTARER** · 11-30-2005, 12:29 AM

It depends on the person. Some people have difficulty doing standard squat because of the stress on the back and/or knees.

Don't forget your multi

strongman72 · 11-30-2005, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DJSTARER

It depends on the person. Some people have difficulty doing standard squat because of the stress on the back and/or knees.

Don't forget your multi

Yeah that's another thing.Standard squat does bother my knees sometimes!But it's alright i'm pretty sure it's my stance!I'm working on fixing it!Nothing will stop me from standard squats!!!!

:bigthumbu

**warriors** · 11-30-2005, 03:04 AM

How i do front squats is i get on a smith machine and put the bar on my back just like i would a normal squat and walk out to where your legs are in front of you and do it like that. Makes all the difference in the world.

**DJSTARER** · 11-30-2005, 03:30 AM

Yeh... i dont know the technical name for those... but I just know them as sitting or leaning squats. Squating in the Smith generally eleviates stress on the knees and back anway.

Don't forget your multi

strongman72 · 11-30-2005, 03:45 AM

Thanks i'll definitely try that next time im at the Y.We don't have a smith machine at my school.I'm trying to find the perfect stance for me in the standard squat to help with the knee thing.

david4zero8 · 11-30-2005, 07:55 AM

If you're after pure strength, then no, front squats arent "necessary." They're good for variation though. Front squats have really helped my leg sweep, and have added size to my quads.

TKL · 12-17-2005, 02:18 AM

not necessary, but if you wanna try something of that nature, you can try zercher squats

kinda like a front squat, but I don't believe it would hurt you collarbone. maybe just your arms, haha

ryansm · 12-17-2005, 02:51 AM

It really depends on the reason you are lifting. As an Olympic weightlifter myself, I do them on a constant basis. They are very uncomfortable for most, and take some time to get used to, but at the same time they are great for hypertrophic gains to the thighs.

Wedgylx · 12-17-2005, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by strongman72

Ever since I fractured my collar bone I have hated front squat!It bothers my collar bone and I get cramps in my biceps when I do it.I wanted to know wether it is really even necessary.Someone please fill me in on this!!!!!!

thats really funny, I broke my collar bone almost 2 years ago, and ever since then front squats have been far to uncomfortable for me

**skelooth** · 12-17-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DJSTARER

Yeh... i dont know the technical name for those... but I just know them as sitting or leaning squats. Squating in the Smith generally eleviates stress on the knees and back anway.

Don't forget your multi

hack squats

as done on a smith anyway.

A_N_91 · 01-03-2006, 01:22 AM

I used to love doing front squats because they were my favorite exercise for quads. But recently, my wrists hurt the crap out of me so I stopped doing them. But I think there a good exercise to add on, Doesn't make a difference if you do them or not.

A_N_91

sulcop · 01-03-2006, 01:28 AM

A buddy of mine just grabbed a front squat yolk and it makes front squats pain free. I will see if I can grab the link.

Sully

strongman72 · 01-03-2006, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sulcop

A buddy of mine just grabbed a front squat yolk and it makes front squats pain free. I will see if I can grab the link.
Sully

Thanks a lot man!

**BigZeke** · 01-03-2006, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by A_N_91

I used to love doing front squats because they were my favorite exercise for quads. But recently, my wrists hurt the crap out of me so I stopped doing them. But I think there a good exercise to add on, Doesn't make a difference if you do them or not.

A_N_91

Have you tried crossover grip?

AYung · 01-03-2006, 05:33 AM

Could Front Squats replace Squats?

sulcop · 01-03-2006, 12:43 PM

Here is the link to the front squat harness. This will put some ire on the quads :nosthumbs

http://frontsquatharness.com/New-Template-for-FSH.htm

Sully

11-29-2005, 11:05 PM	#1
strongman72 Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 10	Is front squat really necessary?at all? Ever since I fractured my collar bone I have hated front squat!It bothers my collar bone and I get cramps in my biceps when I do it.I wanted to know wether it is really even necessary.Someone please fill me in on this!!!!!! __________________ Runnin in 30 degree weather,rain -guy says to me "What they hell are you runnin in this for,you're crazy!" I laugh and say, "Na just dedicated!":bass: 2006 POWERLIFTING REGIONAL QUALIFIER UPDATE Status-STILL WORKING TO GET TO THE TOP Age:17 Bench: 300 (315) Incline: 250 Squat: 445 (465) Power Clean: 225 (235) Deadlift: 500 Raw - Due to a torn quad injury it has gone down. () are goals that are to be done in 3 months.

11-29-2005, 11:40 PM	#3
strongman72 Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 10	That's what I had figured!I was worried that it would hurt me if i didnt do them (strength wise). __________________ Runnin in 30 degree weather,rain -guy says to me "What they hell are you runnin in this for,you're crazy!" I laugh and say, "Na just dedicated!":bass: 2006 POWERLIFTING REGIONAL QUALIFIER UPDATE Status-STILL WORKING TO GET TO THE TOP Age:17 Bench: 300 (315) Incline: 250 Squat: 445 (465) Power Clean: 225 (235) Deadlift: 500 Raw - Due to a torn quad injury it has gone down. () are goals that are to be done in 3 months.

11-30-2005, 12:29 AM	#4
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,050 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 114	It depends on the person. Some people have difficulty doing standard squat because of the stress on the back and/or knees. Don't forget your multi __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

11-30-2005, 03:04 AM	#6
warriors The world is yours Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,127 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 29	How i do front squats is i get on a smith machine and put the bar on my back just like i would a normal squat and walk out to where your legs are in front of you and do it like that. Makes all the difference in the world. __________________ Not Around...

11-30-2005, 03:30 AM	#7
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,050 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 114	Yeh... i dont know the technical name for those... but I just know them as sitting or leaning squats. Squating in the Smith generally eleviates stress on the knees and back anway. Don't forget your multi __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

11-29-2005, 11:16 PM	#2
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	Don't need to do them.

11-30-2005, 03:45 AM	#8
strongman72 Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 10	Thanks i'll definitely try that next time im at the Y.We don't have a smith machine at my school.I'm trying to find the perfect stance for me in the standard squat to help with the knee thing. __________________ Runnin in 30 degree weather,rain -guy says to me "What they hell are you runnin in this for,you're crazy!" I laugh and say, "Na just dedicated!":bass: 2006 POWERLIFTING REGIONAL QUALIFIER UPDATE Status-STILL WORKING TO GET TO THE TOP Age:17 Bench: 300 (315) Incline: 250 Squat: 445 (465) Power Clean: 225 (235) Deadlift: 500 Raw - Due to a torn quad injury it has gone down. () are goals that are to be done in 3 months.

11-30-2005, 07:55 AM	#9
david4zero8 Amateur Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 48 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	If you're after pure strength, then no, front squats arent "necessary." They're good for variation though. Front squats have really helped my leg sweep, and have added size to my quads.

12-17-2005, 02:18 AM	#10
TKL IMPC Contestant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: edmonton, AB Posts: 114 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	not necessary, but if you wanna try something of that nature, you can try zercher squats kinda like a front squat, but I don't believe it would hurt you collarbone. maybe just your arms, haha

12-17-2005, 02:51 AM	#11
ryansm New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 20 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	It really depends on the reason you are lifting. As an Olympic weightlifter myself, I do them on a constant basis. They are very uncomfortable for most, and take some time to get used to, but at the same time they are great for hypertrophic gains to the thighs. __________________ http://www.atomicnutrition.com/catalog/index.php

01-03-2006, 01:22 AM	#14
A_N_91 Pro Stature Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 849 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	I used to love doing front squats because they were my favorite exercise for quads. But recently, my wrists hurt the crap out of me so I stopped doing them. But I think there a good exercise to add on, Doesn't make a difference if you do them or not. A_N_91

01-03-2006, 01:28 AM	#15
sulcop Pro Stature Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 127 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	A buddy of mine just grabbed a front squat yolk and it makes front squats pain free. I will see if I can grab the link. Sully __________________ www.SOAbodybuilding.com

01-03-2006, 05:33 AM	#18
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,282 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	Could Front Squats replace Squats? __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

01-03-2006, 12:43 PM	#19
sulcop Pro Stature Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 127 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	Here is the link to the front squat harness. This will put some ire on the quads :nosthumbs http://frontsquatharness.com/New-Template-for-FSH.htm Sully __________________ www.SOAbodybuilding.com