The front squat is a staple movement for Olympic weightlifters, CrossFit athletes, and countless other strength-focused lifters. However, some find the unique bar position to be a limiting factor because ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Kate Vibert Scores 162-Kilogram (356-Pound) Front Squat PR
On June 27, 2022, Olympic weightlifter Kate Vibert (formerly Katherine Nye) recorded a 162-kilogram (356-pound) front squat during a training session. According to the Team USA athlete — who most recently ... Continue Reading
The Front Squat Can Make You Strong From Head to Toe. Here’s How to Get It Right
The front squat is one of the most fundamental, functional, and yet commonly-overlooked lower body exercises. It develops strength, power, conditioning, and leg size while reducing lower back stress ... Continue Reading
You Can and You Should Front Squat
Everybody is talking about them, which is bizarre as this exercise has been around since the beginning of time (well, actually since 1940 when Weider magazine introduced them to the wider fitness ... Continue Reading
The Squat Progression Guide
No training program is complete without some squat variation. While articles abound about which variation is best, the reality is that the benefits of each are dependent upon who is doing the squatting. ... Continue Reading
25 Tips for Better Front Squats
When in doubt, do front squats. This is one of my favorite strength training mottos (along with "perfect practice makes perfect" and "fast sh*t is still sh*t"). I’m not here to have a debate about ... Continue Reading
How to Use the Front Squat to Improve Strength and Performance
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. The front squat is hands-down my favorite exercise. Whenever I say this, it tends to start a front squat versus back squat debate. Which is crazy, as it’s not an ... Continue Reading
