Front Squat
Duration: 10:00
3 Sets:
3 Front Squats at 87-93%+
• Rest 3 Minutes Between Sets
Score: Heaviest Load
ABSOLUTE STRENGTH
STIMULUS
- Overview: This is the fourth and final week of our 4-week Triple Threat strength cycle. Instead of the usual powerlifts, we're focusing on three alternative compound lifts (push press, front squat, and hang power clean) to build strength, stability, and power and to keep training fresh and engaging.
- Your working sets should land within the suggested percentage range. If you're feeling good, your technique is dialed in, and you want to, feel free to go heavier than 93% if you have it in you today, possibly up to a new 3-rep max!
- Hips and knees should reach full extension at the top of each rep and hips should pass below the knees in the bottom of the squat.
- Fitness Attribute Improved: Absolute Strength
STRATEGY
- Keep your eyes on the horizon or slightly upward.
- Feet should be hip to shoulder width apart.
- Drive your elbows up to help keep your back erect throughout the rep.
- Brace your core well with a big inhale and tightening of the abdomen as you begin your descent.
SUBSTITUTIONS
FRONT SQUAT
- Squat to Box or Bench
- Sub Dumbbells
- Back Squats
- Lunges
MOVEMENT PREP
0:30 Bootstrap Hamstring/Hip Stretch
0:30 Bottom Of Air Squat Hold
10 Air Squats
0:30 Empty Barbell Elbow Rotations
0:30 Empty Barbell Bottom of Front Squat Hold
10 Empty Barbell Front Squats
5 Front Squats @ A Light Weight
3 Front Squats @ A Moderate Weight
Build to Working Weight