Race To a 500lb Front Squat

**invain** · 01-31-2014, 05:33 PM

465 belt only. First time going real heavy with front squats in probably 3 or 4 months.

**BongoBanger** · 01-31-2014, 06:09 PM

Hit 385 about two months back, missed 405 a few times.

Im lagging behind.

**OmniStyx** · 01-31-2014, 08:05 PM

I hit 300 beltless for the first time yesterday at bodyweight 180-ish after only front squatting for around 7 weeks.

**jamalfudge** · 02-01-2014, 09:01 AM

How are some of you programming front squats?

**Unit1994** · 02-01-2014, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by jamalfudge

How are some of you programming front squats?

I'm doing 5x5 four weeks, 5x3 four weeks, 5x2 four weeks then probably max out, hit 385 for 5x3 and 319 for 5x5 this week. I'm coming for that 500!

**rawelite** · 02-01-2014, 09:54 AM

my best front squat is 605 but that was at almost 300lb BW. recently I've cut a ton of weight and am down to 235. I hit an easy 550 front squat after hitting a 675 back squat. I cycled front squats in for a four week cycle. the next time I cycle them in I will shoot to beat that 605.

I have a problem with the bar digging into my carotid artery and losing oxygen to my brain. in the below video I black out after racking it. part of the game I guess.

http://youtu.be/68AsiNKNqbE

**Kcabo** · 02-01-2014, 05:29 PM

in to witness strong ass front squats

**jamalfudge** · 02-01-2014, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by Unit1994

I'm doing 5x5 four weeks, 5x3 four weeks, 5x2 four weeks then probably max out, hit 385 for 5x3 and 319 for 5x5 this week. I'm coming for that 500!

Nice work. I might switch to fronts as an emphasis point, as well.

**gmanfootballguy** · 02-02-2014, 07:37 AM

In 365 for 3 no belt

**zmcdole** · 02-17-2014, 10:19 PM

455 belt only front. Depth wasn't that good. I did this after several work sets of safety bar squats and 3 sets of fronts, so I think I'm good for 10-15lbs more fresh.

**invain** · 02-21-2014, 05:22 PM

This felt pretty good today, which is a good sign considering my lower back has been driving me nuts. I think I had another 5 - 10 pounds in the tank

**invain** · 02-28-2014, 04:39 PM

Getting closer:

**Lionhearted1** · 03-01-2014, 02:11 PM

I only train the FS a couple times a year. Usually does not fit into my training but am planning to train it this summer to get to that 550. I have hit 485 before with decent speed.

**Unit1994** · 04-11-2014, 03:26 PM

Bump! hit 418 for a paused single, gonna max out normally soon.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuaRRryCpnE

**davehaggett** · 04-16-2014, 05:10 PM

Hit an easy deep 465 tonight and then wrapped and got 5 hundo, couldve doubled it with the wraps. Couple weeks im going to try it raw raww..

**TrettinR** · 04-16-2014, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by davehaggett

Hit an easy deep 465 tonight and then wrapped and got 5 hundo, couldve doubled it with the wraps. Couple weeks im going to try it raw raww..

Awesome work!

Can anyone tell me what's the point of wrapping for front squats? If it's just an accessory what's the point of the extra carryover?

**davehaggett** · 04-16-2014, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by TrettinR

Awesome work!

Can anyone tell me what's the point of wrapping for front squats? If it's just an accessory what's the point of the extra carryover?

I just look at it like overload training, which I do frequently for most movements. I wouldn't normally bother on front squats but I'm focusing on them for a while right now. Basically I just prepared my cns for an unwrapped attempt in a couple weeks, and also just got to feel 500 on my delts which actually wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

**davehaggett** · 04-21-2014, 08:11 PM

Video of my raw 465 and wrapped 500 from last week. 500 wasn't deep enough or raw so doesn't count yet

**runtocatch** · 04-22-2014, 05:35 AM

Nice work on the 465!

**ChecksandGiggles** · 04-22-2014, 10:55 PM

I forgot this thread existed. I hit 435 a couple months ago and 365x7 last week.

**BosshoggDBB** · 04-23-2014, 02:08 AM

IN

Got 170kg sometime ago.

**Unit1994** · 04-23-2014, 04:00 AM

Hit 462 for a single last week

**Loneyboy** · 05-08-2014, 02:13 PM

hng 205x2 over here. see you fellas soon. not.
mirin

**doctor220** · 05-09-2014, 07:33 AM

Do you guys have any tips for avoiding passing out/feeling crappy while front squatting due to bar placement? Has that ever been a problem for anyone, or is it just a matter of moving where you shelf it around until it feels right?

**isaku900** · 05-09-2014, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by doctor220

Do you guys have any tips for avoiding passing out/feeling crappy while front squatting due to bar placement? Has that ever been a problem for anyone, or is it just a matter of moving where you shelf it around until it feels right?

get the set done quickly before you pass out!

**doctor220** · 05-09-2014, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by isaku900

get the set done quickly before you pass out!

well I'm pretty sure you can't have better motivation than that.

Just like that Dom Mazetti video, " When I bench, I don't need a spotter, I need a life insurance policy cuz this ****s do or die."

**TrettinR** · 09-01-2014, 10:07 AM

And boom goes the dynamite.

**zmcdole** · 09-01-2014, 10:19 AM

Forgot about this thread. I did this a few months ago. Not trying to steal your thunder Rob, thanks for reminding me of this thread.

**TomMutaffis** · 09-01-2014, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by TrettinR

And boom goes the dynamite.

Nice! I need to do a 'race back to 500+ front squat'... you looked good for more based on the speed of this one.

**PopeTylerIV** · 09-02-2014, 07:18 AM

wow, crazy strength in this thread

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