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      03-22-2019, 08:41 AM   #276
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Originally Posted by Rmtt View Post
Front Squat is solid man! That's the one exercise I just never could get the hang of. Maybe my body mechanics aren't built for it....while low bar back squats feel very natural.

So I cheat and take the wimpy way out when doing front squats. I do them on a Smith Machine so that it balances it for me...and just usually bang out reps with 225lbs.

I know....Smith Machine......
Thanks Rmtt, Squats are my jam. Any type of squat. But Fronts took a while as the front rack position wasn’t as natural for me. When I was doing more CrossFit and Olympic lifts the front rack position was essential. I still have to work shoulder mobility regularly to keep front rack flexibility. The bar is much more stable and supported in that position.

I’m guessing you are doing Globo Front Squats (arms crossed in front). This is what I see most big guys doing at the gym. Most if not all do not have the shoulder mobility for front rack. No comment on the smith machine....lol