How to improve my Front Squats?

[abond008]

Simple as that,

Have been doing basic weightlifting few month ago. A beginers course. I however squat a lot through my life but I don't get stronger easily.

I will ask my couch how to improve my Front Squats but I also I'm curious if any of you could help. I love the exercise so that is a start. But I dont put on weight easily. I always try to do it ass to grass.

So some input from you por favor.

[TBO1313]

Where are you failing the squat? The weak point on front squats is usually your upper back so I would work there.

[abond008]

Where are you failing the squat? The weak point on front squats is usually your upper back so I would work there.

My Cleans are decent so that seems not to be an issue.

First it is mental, it is scary when I go to deep and try to get the weight up, almost feels like my back is going to snap.

I would say the first weakness is going with a heavy weight down and stoping for a moment.

The other is getting the weight up, once I lift more than my weight it gets challenging(As if my lower back is going to snap). I believe my lower back is decent in strength so I dont know why is it difficult to get the weight up?

[WolfRose7]

how often are you front squatting

[abond008]

how often are you front squatting

Everytime I go tot the gym. So, 3-4 times per week

I also start doing overhead squats regularly. I noticed that I have some trouble with balance and a bit with stability. Strength seems ok(needs alot of improvement nonetheless).

But yeah stability and balance seems to be slightly off.

[TBO1313]

What type of weight are you using? More or less than your cleans?

[WolfRose7]

Everytime I go tot the gym. So, 3-4 times per week

I also start doing overhead squats regularly. I noticed that I have some trouble with balance and a bit with stability. Strength seems ok(needs alot of improvement nonetheless).

But yeah stability and balance seems to be slightly off.

sounds decent, how much are you eating, are you gaining bodyweight?

[abond008]

What type of weight are you using? More or less than your cleans?

I have about 10 kg more than my cleans

[abond008]

sounds decent, how much are you eating, are you gaining bodyweight?

Super ectomorph.

My diet could get ALOT better. But I still eat good amount. My stomach doesnt stand too much food. I get full really easy for the entire day. But yes that is something that can be worked on.

[grungebob]

Simple as that,

Have been doing basic weightlifting few month ago. A beginers course. I however squat a lot through my life but I don't get stronger easily.

I will ask my couch how to improve my Front Squats but I also I'm curious if any of you could help. I love the exercise so that is a start. But I dont put on weight easily. I always try to do it ass to grass.

So some input from you por favor.

front squats uses more quads so try to strengthen your quads first, sumo deadlift works nice on quads, based on my experience after doing sumo squats my front squats has improved a lot

[WolfRose7]

Super ectomorph.

My diet could get ALOT better. But I still eat good amount. My stomach doesnt stand too much food. I get full really easy for the entire day. But yes that is something that can be worked on.

I take it that's a no to gaining bodyweight?
considering you didn't come back with an answer in terms of calories, I think this is priority number 1 to fix

[Garage Rat]

What program are you currently using?
Basic training should include some type of progressive resistance program.
If your not on a program research one for you.
A good basic beginner program for strength would be Jim Wendler's 5/3/1.
Also review your technique.
Have your coach if qualified look at your front squat and make corrections if necessary.
A note all coaches are qualified adjust lifting technique.
They may be great at coaching their sport but not up on weight training.
Good luck.

[abond008]

front squats uses more quads so try to strengthen your quads first, sumo deadlift works nice on quads, based on my experience after doing sumo squats my front squats has improved a lot

Noted, will do

[abond008]

I take it that's a no to gaining bodyweight?
considering you didn't come back with an answer in terms of calories, I think this is priority number 1 to fix

You have a very good point but I think my body is not such that grows easily. It means I have to eat ALOT MORE than the average dude to get even decently big'Which isnt much, I will just add maybe 2 kilograms) not to sad about that but it limits me in strength. It takes lots of money, time and energy and also stomach capacity.

That said it is something I could atleast work on and develop as I have noticed a huge improvement in my performance the better my diet gets.
Thans

[WolfRose7]

You have a very good point but I think my body is not such that grows easily. It means I have to eat ALOT MORE than the average dude to get even decently big'Which isnt much, I will just add maybe 2 kilograms) not to sad about that but it limits me in strength. It takes lots of money, time and energy and also stomach capacity.

That said it is something I could atleast work on and develop as I have noticed a huge improvement in my performance the better my diet gets.
Thans

It's just lifestyle/habits my friend, a 300kcal surplus works the same for you, me, everyone. The exact amount of calories will differ, but the fact remains if you are currently maintaining addind 300kcal day will be plenty to trend bw upwards.

Put in half as much effort into making sure you eat to your goals as you too towards training in the gym and I guarantee your results will explode