Front squat

[super_rice]

i've cleaned 100kg for a triple but the clean recovery was very tough... i can't 5x5 front squat 100kg. i use a hook grip/clean rack front squatting, the cross arms thing is lame.

 

[musketeer]

i've cleaned 100kg for a triple but the clean recovery was very tough... i can't 5x5 front squat 100kg. i use a hook grip/clean rack front squatting, the cross arms thing is lame.

But can you front squat 100k for one tripple - same as the clean?

I suggested the crossed arms technique because some people have inflexibilty in their wrists and can't hold the bar securely using the clean rack.

 

[calder]

I hit a PR of 370 last week. Clean grip. Goal is 4 plates.

6'0 230.

 

[DZLS]

that's because you didn't right click on the link and saved it before watching it....

gotcha...

 

[DZLS]

i've cleaned 100kg for a triple but the clean recovery was very tough... i can't 5x5 front squat 100kg. i use a hook grip/clean rack front squatting, the cross arms thing is lame.

why is the crossed arms tech lame...?

this is the only one i've ever used... is there a technical advantage to the hook grip...?

what's "clean rack"...?

 

[blut wump]

I tried some experimenting on Monday. I totally suck at OH squats. I almost fell over with just the bar. I did some practice at home with a brush so will try again at the gym with the bar.

I tried a clean rack FSq. It was kind of OK but I just feel so much more comfortable with the cross-over and it's rock-solid. Is there any reason for me to change besides that it'd be good practice if I go for more Oly work?

 

[musketeer]

why is the crossed arms tech lame...?

this is the only one i've ever used... is there a technical advantage to the hook grip...?

what's "clean rack"...?

The clean rack is the grip used in CCJ's video - don't know what you mean by 'hook grip'.

BLUT WUMP - If Ronnie Coleman uses a cross grip for 6 plates, then I suppose that you will be able to work up to as high as you can get your legs and back to take using a cross grip too.

 

[blut wump]

Good point. When I think Ronnie looks small or seems weak, I'll start to worry about it.

 

[musketeer]

Seems like most pro BBers use the cross grip - probably a good reason for us NOT to, but still...

 

[Protobuilder]

Clean grip may help you keep your elbows high, which can really help w/ balance.