front squat form check

[fitfanatic123]

First time doing front squats in my quest to add in some more quad work. i feel like i have long legs/femurs and that throws everything off. please let me know if i'm doing anything wrong. i feel like my knees going so far forward doesn't look right but it felt ok. i added 10 pounds for the second video, not sure why it's sideways.

[cmacken]

Form looks solid. Personally I am not a fan of the crossed arm technique as I found my chest would collapse at more challenging weights but there is nothing wrong with it.

[fitfanatic123]

Form looks solid. Personally I am not a fan of the crossed arm technique as I found my chest would collapse at more challenging weights but there is nothing wrong with it.

My wrists or arms dont allow me to do it the other way lol idk what it is, maybe poor wrist flexibility. Glad they look ok though, thanks!

[JohnMariettePT]

My wrists or arms dont allow me to do it the other way lol idk what it is, maybe poor wrist flexibility. Glad they look ok though, thanks!

Ever try it with straps? I use them to be in the right position without having the flexibility to do so.

[fitfanatic123]

Ever try it with straps? I use them to be in the right position without having the flexibility to do so.

no, didn't even consider straps, thought that was more for grip issues... will look into straps.

[sooby]

My wrists or arms dont allow me to do it the other way lol idk what it is, maybe poor wrist flexibility. Glad they look ok though, thanks!

usually it is a lack of thoracic (upper back mobility) rather than your wrist flexibility, although tight forearms can contribute to the problem.

Other than that, form looks pretty good.

[Get-n-fit]

no, didn't even consider straps, thought that was more for grip issues... will look into straps.

If the cross armed method works for you, I wouldn't bother changing it.

Form looks great. Keep that form as you progress with weight and you'll be doing good!

[Yodums]

Form looks fine for the most part. Looks like you have a bit of a hyper-extended back, which is going to pose an issue at heavier weights. I would echo the comment above regarding striving to front squat with a clean grip. I'm personally not a fan of the cross-armed method and find it's difficult to keep a tight upper back (could be why you are hyper-extending). There are plenty of YouTube videos on working on upper body mobility to be able to front squat with a clean grip. It's usually not wrist mobility that's the problem. Usually it's t-spine, shoulder, lat, and arm (inc. forearm) mobility.

[Garage Rat]

Ill also confirm your technique looks good.
It may change when you start working with heavier weight.
You find where your weak points are.
Usually for holding the bar in rack position beginners will have some wrist flexibility issues.
There are videos out there to help you over come this but for now depending on your goal the cross arm style is fine as your really more focused on the movements than how you hold the bar.
Good job keep it up!