Focus on the Basics to Get the Full Benefit of the Front Squat, Even With Poor Mobility
Front squats are great exercise , but they are less forgivable than squats if you are not active or healthy enough in places like your shoulders. However, don’t overlook the benefits – focus on the basics like arm, elbow, and bar position and do it slowly. This video explains how to do this.
Alan Thrall starts by guiding you towards the correct placement of the arms, elbows, and barbell in the front squat. If your wrists, in particular, are not mobile enough, this will prevent you from holding the bar correctly. Of course, working on mobility takes time, so a pair of lifting straps can be used to quickly solve this problem. Thrall also demonstrates several wrist and upper back stretches that you can work on as a warm-up before each workout.
How To Do Front Squats With Poor Mobility | Alan Thrall