Personal opinion: Front Squats are one of those exercises that you typically only implement later in your lifting career that you wish you’d learned and mastered earlier. At least for me I‘ve always struggled with back squats due to mobility restrictions and the front squat actually actively increases mobility in the ankles, stretches the quad and teaches you to squat more upright which is really helpful if you want to back squat not in powerlifting, but bodybuilding style. Also in the same category of lifts I discovered or implemented too late: RDLs and close grip bench press.
I will implement them into my routine for some lighter work. Never done them but I can do some decent overhead squats which are an even more advanced movement.
Never had a leg day before cause I was pretty nervous, and I’ve been doing upper body for two months now. This video helped a ton. Loved how in depth you went with angles, how each different movement worked each different muscle differently. Loved it.
I tried this for the first time today, and thought I was doing this wrong today cause I felt like i was being choked. Nice to know I actually had good form.
0:36 Front squats force you to have a more upright back posture than back squats. Makes quads and upper back work harder. 1:15 Upper back may fatigue before quads. This can be good to strengthen weak points of the back squat
I’ve been lifting for years but never knew some of these subtle yet huge tips for front squatting. I’ve been struggling lately on the lift but can’t wait to put these tips into action!
Chris Jones had a great tip about the cross-armed position, the arms are crossed just to maintain the stability of the bar, not hold the bar in place, you should be able to extend your arms forward and still be able to squat without the bar moving, it's all in the position of the bar in conjunction with your shoulders.
From Urban Dictionary - Bro Jeff (/brō JEF/) "A mythical gym creature capable of moving seemingly impossible amounts of weight all while demonstrating below average form. Some say you can identify a Bro Jeff by seeing them front squat 315 lbs with a wide stance and overextending knees."
I figured out after watching this video, as someone with short arms/narrow shoulders (always struggled with front squats) to push my elbows up and TOWARDS each other, rotate my shoulders outward and my shoulder blades together. Flex my wrists and consciously and squeeze my fingers around the bar. While thinking about keeping that tension while keeping a straight posture so you can drive the weight up with your legs with a solid base to hold it on. Hope this helps others with short arms and narrow shoulders, great video!
For anyone wanting a different approach to grip, i did my own style where you have the palm-side of your fingers on the outside of your neck with your thumbs around the bar. Seems to be the most comfortable and keeps the most stable position, at least for me. I got this position from doing "zombie squats" and placing my hands on afterwards. Try both they help immensely.
I've just recently found out that I have scoliosis on my lower lombar, so when I have weight ON my back my spine uses its weaker/softer parts near the hip bones. This squat helps because the weight is slightly more supported by the whole spine. Thanks for the video on it
@@Ethan-xc1fe Well, after 2 years quite a bit has changed xD. I've strengthen my core a lot and got back to back squats (still need a belt though). My deadlifts need to be sumo if I want to do anything above 180 for reps, otherwise I can barely get low enough to pick up the bar and it's just straight up asking for trouble the next day
@@imoaktv6560 really? I think i have a mild curvature but my deadlift is by far my best leverage. I can do 325 x 5 conventional which would put my one rep around 355-365, but my squat is like 100lbs lower and I can't even bench 2 plates.. I've been training for around 16 months now, figured that along with my long arms maybe contributed.
@@Ethan-xc1fe I mean, each case is a case. Sideways curvature doesn't really affect DLs but a front to back curvature near the hip certantly does (I have both, lucky me). As to BP, I never really felt like it affected mt, but I prioritize unilateral exercises whenever possible. As too the long arms all I can recommend is to learn the competition form to reduce the rom a bit -> Contracted scapula and shoulders pushed back
Hey Jeff. I love the content brother, I did a video comparing squats on my channel. We came to similar conclusions. You’re 100% right that a front squat can load similar movement patterns to the back squat, and like you stated, the front squat is necessarily lighter (due to the limiting factor being back strength, not leg strength, but so are back squats, ironically). I agree with everything you said. I find the value of front squats to be 1) it’s easier for newer lifters to find depth. 2) it’s great for “deloading” the legs a bit, since it’s more limited by back strength than the other variations of squat and 3) it can add much needed variety to barbell training. Either way man you’re a huge inspiration to me and I hope to have a channel like yours one day.
I'm so happy to hear this. Everyone at my gym back squats and frankly I get looked at weird doing my little 60kg front squats for 12 reps a set... The rest of them are back squatting multiple plates thinking why is this dude always front squatting one plate each side for high reps.
front squats are solid for building your legs and hitting the quads more as well. this was a good video for people to understand the options you have when performing a front squat. although ill stick with cross-armed, my wrist flexibility has never been the same since breaking them years back.
Thank you for this video. Due to historical shoulder injuries I am unable to hold the barbell on my back. The front squat is the only squat I can do (with a barbell) and it is very overlooked. Great to learn the perfect form.
Great tip with the 2 fingers on Olympic Grip. Whole hand never felt good, so I resorted to cross grip, but exactly as you mentioned - with increased fatigue, its really hard to keep elbows up, which is typically the form-failure point for me. I am hyped to try the 2-finger O-grip today!
We did front squat max for my weights yesterday. I have short achilles so I have to have my feet super wide other wise my heels come off the ground. But as far as elbows go I find it’s easier to start by fully grasping the bar and then sliding a few fingers off to get comfortable
Thank you Jeff - for the front squat Olympic stance I was struggling to grasp the wrist technique of holding the bar on the two / three fingers but this video has explained the technique very clearly
@@Enviouslordshaxx didnt notice that. I was surprised a bodybuilder was getting a proper Bottom position in flat shoes. But its still very damn impressive and he can squat with almost perfect form.
Looking to add this to my leg day tomorrow. Usually I would dead lift my first month but immediately removed it from my workout through study. I’ll definitely add this to my workout routine. Love the cross arm look tho but will make it a point to practice Olympian grip
Just found your channel today and you are definitely my favorite fitness TH-cam Instantly. Fantastic content. Educated technique with peer reviewed studies, great explanation, different options, great show of form, great editing, and so much more. Keep up the great work man
My hip mobility is pretty poor and I'm also kinda tall. Definitely gonna try this bc I heard Arnie talk about it, I was looking for a short quick vid with a couple tips, this was perfect. 👍
Ooh, this is good stuff. I've been including the front squat in my program for a few months now as a volume accessory for back squat, but I'd ALWAYS run out of breath before anything else would give out. I'd have to rack the weight at around rep 6 or 7 on my second set, take a breath, do another couple of reps, rack it, take a breath and finish the set. That was for building quad muscle and training myself to keep my torso more upright in the back squat. But now that I've heard you can reduce reps and see similar gains, I'm so happy! I'm totally moving down to 6-8 reps rather than 8-12.
While I hate the sound of Jeff Nippard's voice, he really is the best in the technicalities of contemporary bodybuilding. Slick video editing and explanation make him the best. Nobody does it better.
I’ve always been able to front squat way more than I should be able to. I’m 5’8” and weigh 160lbs but my one rep max was 325lbs. That was back in 2017 when I was in Afghanistan for the army. I haven’t done them for years due to a few shoulder injuries but this video has brought back my excitement for the front squat. Thanks!
Thank you! I was trying to do these with my weight on my heels. This is the first time I’ve seen the form explained so clearly. It feels so much better now!
Jeff: Initiate the decent by breaking at the hips applying double knee extension with simultaneous downward pressure at the pinky toe. Once in the seated position, brace and explode out of the hole leveraging sufficient plantar flexion. Normal person: I took a dump.
hey jeff, i used to work out back like 6 years ago but i never took it as seriously, i've recently got back into it and looove your vids bro. good stuff
Loved this video Jeff!! It definitely took me a while to develop decent shoulder and wrist mobility. Is there any way you can make a video about exercises that increase mobility for the front squat or other movements in general??
Only recently discovered Jeffs channel and he is fast becoming the final word on sound technique so much good info packed into these videos, might give the program a try too
Jeff, amazing video first of all and I recommend anyone who asks me for advice to go directly to this channel. However, from my experience and what I’ve seen with my athletes, the main restrictions as far as getting into the front rack position is mainly a T-Spine and Lat mobility issue rather than originating from the wrist and shoulders. Obviously everyone is different but this is just what I’ve seen from my experience in coaching and learning the lifts myself. Might be worth mentioning in a future video / post. Keep up the great work! 😁
tried front squatting today and just couldn't get used to being choked. thought i aws doing something wrong but apparently i just need to develop the kink
Small tip for someone who may need it if you have deadlifting straps you can invert them to where the soft pad is on the outside and the grippy surface is on the inside to use them like straps in the video took a HUGE amount of stress off my wrists
Good videos! I had use of the strap solution. One thing that I learnt as a rule when you teach something is to NOT show how to NOT do something. It sends the wrong info even if you want them to learn something diffrent. Something you might have use for. Keep up doing stuff!
Very nice technical break down of the front squat. I've had issues with getting my arms in the right position holding the bar. I've been using the straps, but I like the idea of the two finger hold. I'm gonna give that a try next time I do front squat. Cheers Jeff.
Cory Norell they’re safer though , as long as you’re squeezing your butt you’re not gonna pass out , people pass out because their posterior chain isn’t engaged
I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-oGeyBsNSYe1aPOUoRH6D cage that I got the lat pulldown attachment that goes with it. It is equally outstanding. I don't have one complaint other than putting it together is a job. The instructions and packaging of the parts are very well designed and organized. Also, I stripped and damaged the pull down cable the first day, admitting it was my stupid fault, and they quickly replaced it at no charge. I'm 6'5, 280lbs and fit in the cage just fine. Glenn B
I pulled these from my routine and started deadlifting instead. I was finding when I started doing around 225 that it took a tremendous amount of energy to just keep my elbows up, and I had trouble progressing from there. (Mostly from fear of injury of my wrist.) I was stuck around this weight for months for this reason.
I have a longer femur bone and I found theese to be superior or at least more comfortable than normal squats. Also I am seeing more gains than with ordinary squats, thank you Jeff
Jeff I have a question. Whats your opinion on the use of an Anal Plug during training? I havent found any studies on it but its easier for me to reach triple extension during squats and deadlifts. Also gives me better posture. 🤔🤔
Awesome video! Great explanation of technique, benefits of exercise and variability of grips and possible similar exercises.. love the comprehension with back squats! 😇 Keep it up, mate! 😍💪🦵
Just started these a couple days ago using 135 just to get familiar with form and it honestly humbled the hell out of me.
I love the distinct lack of “fluff” in your videos. Straight to the point!
Personal opinion: Front Squats are one of those exercises that you typically only implement later in your lifting career that you wish you’d learned and mastered earlier. At least for me I‘ve always struggled with back squats due to mobility restrictions and the front squat actually actively increases mobility in the ankles, stretches the quad and teaches you to squat more upright which is really helpful if you want to back squat not in powerlifting, but bodybuilding style.
Also in the same category of lifts I discovered or implemented too late: RDLs and close grip bench press.
I second this, just started nSuns 5/3/1 and those moves are actually really good
Signed
Yes
Haha I agree. After 6 years of lifting I found myself finally doing front squats and holy hell it's been some good stuff.
I will implement them into my routine for some lighter work. Never done them but I can do some decent overhead squats which are an even more advanced movement.
Awesome work Jeff! Love this technique series.
Mario Tomic it’s incredible man!
@Braydon Randall Link me some proof
Front Squat is my favorite squat. For a tall guy it feels so much better than back squatting.
Also more badass looking to me in general.
@John m Yep. No pain or inflammation at all.
@@overlord6815 how tall are we talking about?
@@imora6247 Depends. I'm 6'3", to me that's tall.
@@overlord6815 pretty short tbh im 258 cm still growing
imöra so you’re 14cm off the tallest man ever recorded? Right
Front Squats, how to get humbled quickly.
Make me feel weak as shit
pistol squats, how to get humiliated immediately
@@psbjr lmao dude
50% less plates man. And burn as hell.
Only 3 plates as opposed to 4 😔
Gotta say, intro is short and sweet. Great editing and content.
Christopher Biles spot on!
If you are feeling slightly choked, you are doing it right lol 😂😂😂😂😂
Jeff likes it rough
I'm about to see the video, he really said that LOL
a little slight choking never hurt nobody.... :P
@@leonwillett4645 I know what you mean :D
Giggity
Never had a leg day before cause I was pretty nervous, and I’ve been doing upper body for two months now. This video helped a ton. Loved how in depth you went with angles, how each different movement worked each different muscle differently. Loved it.
Hope you got into hitting legs, honestly more important for physique and health than working your upper body.
I tried this for the first time today, and thought I was doing this wrong today cause I felt like i was being choked. Nice to know I actually had good form.
0:36 Front squats force you to have a more upright back posture than back squats.
Makes quads and upper back work harder.
1:15 Upper back may fatigue before quads. This can be good to strengthen weak points of the back squat
Thank you
Probably the hardest leg exercise ever.
It’s never comfortable and it burns more than a normal squat 😂
try barbell hack squats
Try Zercher Squat
@MrAlex3344 ahahah
Try t bagging
These are more comfortable to me. Especially with achieving full depth. Not so much holding the bar tho
I’ve been lifting for years but never knew some of these subtle yet huge tips for front squatting. I’ve been struggling lately on the lift but can’t wait to put these tips into action!
Front squats are underrated. Tough workout but definitely a solid one
This is literally the only channel you need.
Chris Jones had a great tip about the cross-armed position, the arms are crossed just to maintain the stability of the bar, not hold the bar in place, you should be able to extend your arms forward and still be able to squat without the bar moving, it's all in the position of the bar in conjunction with your shoulders.
From Urban Dictionary -
Bro Jeff (/brō JEF/)
"A mythical gym creature capable of moving seemingly impossible amounts of weight all while demonstrating below average form. Some say you can identify a Bro Jeff by seeing them front squat 315 lbs with a wide stance and overextending knees."
I just made it word for word
Billy Bob ^10/10!
Haha, true.
@@EthanChlebowski got it published 👍
@@BillyBob-qi5lk Hell yea brother
I figured out after watching this video, as someone with short arms/narrow shoulders (always struggled with front squats) to push my elbows up and TOWARDS each other, rotate my shoulders outward and my shoulder blades together. Flex my wrists and consciously and squeeze my fingers around the bar. While thinking about keeping that tension while keeping a straight posture so you can drive the weight up with your legs with a solid base to hold it on.
Hope this helps others with short arms and narrow shoulders, great video!
This video helped me immensely. I used to hate squatting but now i love it and am close to squatting my weight
From hate to love. Thats squat
Editing is getting pretty awesome man!! Thanks for showing us how to properly *technifront tuessquat*
For anyone wanting a different approach to grip, i did my own style where you have the palm-side of your fingers on the outside of your neck with your thumbs around the bar. Seems to be the most comfortable and keeps the most stable position, at least for me. I got this position from doing "zombie squats" and placing my hands on afterwards. Try both they help immensely.
You are the fucking goat. Can’t do any of these, not even close. Tall AND fucked up shoulder. Ty sir 🤟
took me like a month of mobility work to front squat. but being able to do it now has paid off so much.
I've just recently found out that I have scoliosis on my lower lombar, so when I have weight ON my back my spine uses its weaker/softer parts near the hip bones. This squat helps because the weight is slightly more supported by the whole spine. Thanks for the video on it
How's your deadlift? Apparently it can lower your conventional rom.
@@Ethan-xc1fe Well, after 2 years quite a bit has changed xD. I've strengthen my core a lot and got back to back squats (still need a belt though). My deadlifts need to be sumo if I want to do anything above 180 for reps, otherwise I can barely get low enough to pick up the bar and it's just straight up asking for trouble the next day
@@imoaktv6560 really? I think i have a mild curvature but my deadlift is by far my best leverage. I can do 325 x 5 conventional which would put my one rep around 355-365, but my squat is like 100lbs lower and I can't even bench 2 plates.. I've been training for around 16 months now, figured that along with my long arms maybe contributed.
@@Ethan-xc1fe I mean, each case is a case. Sideways curvature doesn't really affect DLs but a front to back curvature near the hip certantly does (I have both, lucky me). As to BP, I never really felt like it affected mt, but I prioritize unilateral exercises whenever possible. As too the long arms all I can recommend is to learn the competition form to reduce the rom a bit -> Contracted scapula and shoulders pushed back
It should be nice getting an answer to comment after 4 years haha
The best front squat tutorial on TH-cam, hands down
This is definitely the best workout form series on TH-cam!👍
This is one of the best fitness channels on TH-cam!
Hey Jeff. I love the content brother, I did a video comparing squats on my channel. We came to similar conclusions. You’re 100% right that a front squat can load similar movement patterns to the back squat, and like you stated, the front squat is necessarily lighter (due to the limiting factor being back strength, not leg strength, but so are back squats, ironically). I agree with everything you said. I find the value of front squats to be 1) it’s easier for newer lifters to find depth. 2) it’s great for “deloading” the legs a bit, since it’s more limited by back strength than the other variations of squat and 3) it can add much needed variety to barbell training. Either way man you’re a huge inspiration to me and I hope to have a channel like yours one day.
I'm so happy to hear this.
Everyone at my gym back squats and frankly I get looked at weird doing my little 60kg front squats for 12 reps a set...
The rest of them are back squatting multiple plates thinking why is this dude always front squatting one plate each side for high reps.
As someone just recently starting nSuns and having to do these... THANK YOU JEFF!
Best front squat tutorial I’ve seen bar none.
front squats are solid for building your legs and hitting the quads more as well. this was a good video for people to understand the options you have when performing a front squat. although ill stick with cross-armed, my wrist flexibility has never been the same since breaking them years back.
Ive veen wary of trying front squats but this motivated me it give it a go. Also jeff looks fine 🔥 here as always.
Thank you for this video. Due to historical shoulder injuries I am unable to hold the barbell on my back. The front squat is the only squat I can do (with a barbell) and it is very overlooked.
Great to learn the perfect form.
i go to the gym everyday but every Tuesday i do whatever you post. thanks for diversifying my workouts
I am a beginner clean and jerk person; thanks for showing how to hold bar at shoulders, neck.
Jeff Nippard at his best! Thanks for all the free knowledge bro!
Damn, the illustrations and thorough mechanical explanations behind these clips are unbelievable dude!
Great tip with the 2 fingers on Olympic Grip. Whole hand never felt good, so I resorted to cross grip, but exactly as you mentioned - with increased fatigue, its really hard to keep elbows up, which is typically the form-failure point for me.
I am hyped to try the 2-finger O-grip today!
Get some wrist wraps, they're quite cheap and help a ton!
I started with two fingers, wrist mobility is getting better week by week and im on 3 fingers now, comfortably aswell could prob do all four now
And i agree with franciscoG, i wear wrist wraps everytime i front squat just means less pain as they are more sturdy
We did front squat max for my weights yesterday. I have short achilles so I have to have my feet super wide other wise my heels come off the ground. But as far as elbows go I find it’s easier to start by fully grasping the bar and then sliding a few fingers off to get comfortable
Thank you Jeff - for the front squat Olympic stance I was struggling to grasp the wrist technique of holding the bar on the two / three fingers but this video has explained the technique very clearly
That ankle flexion though 😫👌
Pinnacle Of Man TM he’s wearing heeled shoes
@@Enviouslordshaxx didnt notice that. I was surprised a bodybuilder was getting a proper Bottom position in flat shoes. But its still very damn impressive and he can squat with almost perfect form.
Looking to add this to my leg day tomorrow. Usually I would dead lift my first month but immediately removed it from my workout through study. I’ll definitely add this to my workout routine. Love the cross arm look tho but will make it a point to practice Olympian grip
This is perfect timing! I’m actually going to do front squats today at the gym. Thanks Jeff. Great content as always. 👍🏽
how is it going 4 years later?
How is it going 5 years later?
1:31-1:37 You got a like only for that comment. As a PT I can say that front squats humble sooooo many people. Keep it up, Jeff. Love your channel :)
Just found your channel today and you are definitely my favorite fitness TH-cam Instantly. Fantastic content. Educated technique with peer reviewed studies, great explanation, different options, great show of form, great editing, and so much more. Keep up the great work man
My hip mobility is pretty poor and I'm also kinda tall. Definitely gonna try this bc I heard Arnie talk about it, I was looking for a short quick vid with a couple tips, this was perfect. 👍
Ooh, this is good stuff. I've been including the front squat in my program for a few months now as a volume accessory for back squat, but I'd ALWAYS run out of breath before anything else would give out. I'd have to rack the weight at around rep 6 or 7 on my second set, take a breath, do another couple of reps, rack it, take a breath and finish the set. That was for building quad muscle and training myself to keep my torso more upright in the back squat. But now that I've heard you can reduce reps and see similar gains, I'm so happy! I'm totally moving down to 6-8 reps rather than 8-12.
While I hate the sound of Jeff Nippard's voice, he really is the best in the technicalities of contemporary bodybuilding. Slick video editing and explanation make him the best. Nobody does it better.
I’ve always been able to front squat way more than I should be able to. I’m 5’8” and weigh 160lbs but my one rep max was 325lbs. That was back in 2017 when I was in Afghanistan for the army. I haven’t done them for years due to a few shoulder injuries but this video has brought back my excitement for the front squat. Thanks!
that big toe press is so vital for posterior chain activation on the concentric!! great content!!
This has always been my weakest leg workout, thanks Jeff 💪🏽🔥
Thank you! I was trying to do these with my weight on my heels. This is the first time I’ve seen the form explained so clearly. It feels so much better now!
Jeff: Initiate the decent by breaking at the hips applying double knee extension with simultaneous downward pressure at the pinky toe. Once in the seated position, brace and explode out of the hole leveraging sufficient plantar flexion.
Normal person: I took a dump.
hey jeff, i used to work out back like 6 years ago but i never took it as seriously, i've recently got back into it and looove your vids bro. good stuff
Front squats changed my entire posture. Best lift ever
Loved this video Jeff!! It definitely took me a while to develop decent shoulder and wrist mobility. Is there any way you can make a video about exercises that increase mobility for the front squat or other movements in general??
Only recently discovered Jeffs channel and he is fast becoming the final word on sound technique so much good info packed into these videos, might give the program a try too
2:11 We just gonna gloss over how Jeff pronounces respiratory? LOL
Seth Eagan Canada.
ahh that's what he was saying? I thought it was a technical word of a system I didn't learn about at school and was starting to feel old
HAHAHA
Thanks Jeff for the validation that is the the correct form using the 2 finger grip
hey Jeff do you think you would ever do a technique tuesday on the olympic lifts?
I don't think he know them enough to make a good guide. There are already lots of great guides on yt
Good idea. I suck at them though so I’ll probably have a special guest do the movements while I do the talking. Any suggestions?
@@JeffNippard Zack Telander
@@wildfirezg yess, Zack Telander
@Katya K lol starting out with the hardest one!!
Thanks this really helped.
Looking up while squatting also helps direct my body to get back up easily and to keep my elbows up :) just a pointer
Jeff, amazing video first of all and I recommend anyone who asks me for advice to go directly to this channel. However, from my experience and what I’ve seen with my athletes, the main restrictions as far as getting into the front rack position is mainly a T-Spine and Lat mobility issue rather than originating from the wrist and shoulders. Obviously everyone is different but this is just what I’ve seen from my experience in coaching and learning the lifts myself. Might be worth mentioning in a future video / post. Keep up the great work! 😁
Instagram misses you Jeff! ❤️
Been planning to include FS in my workout for a while as I never do it before and the timing of this video is perfect.
tried front squatting today and just couldn't get used to being choked. thought i aws doing something wrong but apparently i just need to develop the kink
Small tip for someone who may need it if you have deadlifting straps you can invert them to where the soft pad is on the outside and the grippy surface is on the inside to use them like straps in the video took a HUGE amount of stress off my wrists
at 4:25 it looks like jeff has no hands
Good videos! I had use of the strap solution. One thing that I learnt as a rule when you teach something is to NOT show how to NOT do something. It sends the wrong info even if you want them to learn something diffrent. Something you might have use for. Keep up doing stuff!
Perfect! Love your work man!
Never liked no-shirt intro videos but I changed my mind. Good info using sources and being very clear. You got yourself a subscribe and a like
I love in these videos the "bro" version of Jeff has his hat on backwards and a tight white singlet. hahah gets me every time. Gold
This was very helpful. Always did the back and not the front. Did it at first attempt today.
Honestly, front squats are one of my favorite ab exercises.
Very nice technical break down of the front squat. I've had issues with getting my arms in the right position holding the bar. I've been using the straps, but I like the idea of the two finger hold. I'm gonna give that a try next time I do front squat. Cheers Jeff.
I need this as i don’t have a squat rack
Just started to do front squats and had questions. Jeff posts a video. Awesome mate
2:03 Bro Jeff proudly loads his barbell 😂
Never performed a front squat due to perceived risk of injury. Will try them now; thanks Jeff.
Cory Norell they’re safer though , as long as you’re squeezing your butt you’re not gonna pass out , people pass out because their posterior chain isn’t engaged
I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-oGeyBsNSYe1aPOUoRH6D cage that I got the lat pulldown attachment that goes with it. It is equally outstanding. I don't have one complaint other than putting it together is a job. The instructions and packaging of the parts are very well designed and organized. Also, I stripped and damaged the pull down cable the first day, admitting it was my stupid fault, and they quickly replaced it at no charge. I'm 6'5, 280lbs and fit in the cage just fine. Glenn B
Please do hack squat or jefferson Deadlift next
Is he experienced in those though?
6:07 you was about to buss it open 😆😆😆
"Explode out of the hole" Jeff Nippard, 2019 6:22
😏
Haven't done squats in years, gonna do this now. God have mercy on me.
I pulled these from my routine and started deadlifting instead. I was finding when I started doing around 225 that it took a tremendous amount of energy to just keep my elbows up, and I had trouble progressing from there. (Mostly from fear of injury of my wrist.) I was stuck around this weight for months for this reason.
I have a longer femur bone and I found theese to be superior or at least more comfortable than normal squats. Also I am seeing more gains than with ordinary squats, thank you Jeff
Front squat is really a difficult workout because you will always feel choked by the bar in front of you neck
It never fail to feel uncomfortable
What if I like that 😳
Thanks dude, mi machine broke and now i have to learn a new technique for quads, this did very nicely.
Jeff I have a question. Whats your opinion on the use of an Anal Plug during training? I havent found any studies on it but its easier for me to reach triple extension during squats and deadlifts. Also gives me better posture. 🤔🤔
What the hell is a anal plug?
@@neovssmith19
*if you have to ask, you'll never know*
Try it and let us know
Awesome video! Great explanation of technique, benefits of exercise and variability of grips and possible similar exercises.. love the comprehension with back squats! 😇
Keep it up, mate! 😍💪🦵
Nice+1
Can you explain the so called „dog crap training“ in your coming advanced training technique series?
Best trainer on planet earth. Period.
Jeff, I used to be a fan...
now I'm an air conditioner ;)
I'm seeing all my front squat fails! Thanks for this! Next time I'll watch this video prior to each session.
Cannot perform this lift for the life of me. No matter what grip I try, my wrists or my shoulders is the reason I stop the set
Work out those wrists!
If you cannot do the cross position then it's an upper back weakness 👍
Try a zecher squat
Zercher squats are also a good alternative and arguably involve the upper back even more.
2:12 Did he just say “Res-pire-tree system”??
Yeah. He's Canadian. Different pronunciation.
Lmao ya I was so confused at first
This is really helpful, thank you for the in depth explanation
This is exactly the video I was hoping Jeff would upload this week.
Bro I just started incorporating front squats in my routine and needed help on technique and this video drops. That timing. 🔥👌🏼