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I used Smolov to bring my Front Squat up from 110kg to 125kg. Read my Smolov experience for Front Squats, and learn from my mistakes.

Squat Rack, Power Rack, Spotters. What’s the best safest way to Squat when you’re alone?

The Front Squat is a variation of the Squat with the barbell resting on your front shoulders rather than on your back. Front Squats are the best replacement for Squats when you can’t do these for whatever reason.

Like every other strength training exercise, proper Front Squat technique will help you achieve bigger weights while minimizing risks of injuries. Here’s how to Front Squat with Proper technique.

I have very bad form on squats which I like to blame on being short and short waisted. Is it better to Front Squat using the Smith Machine or with free weights?

Leaning forward on the Front Squat is common. It’s also bad:

You stress your spine more. More leaning forward is more torque.
You can injure your wrists. Heavy weight on fully flexed wrists hurts.
You might lose the bar. The weight can drop of your shoulders.

You should therefore avoid leaning forward on the Front Squat. Keep your torso [...]

Front Squats or Back Squats? Which one should you do? What are the differences between both exercises?

You want to Squat but you don’t have a Squat Rack? This article gives you two solution to get a decent leg workout.