The front squat is a fundamental exercise that everyone should include in their program — but not everyone can perform it successfully. Here’s why. First, the front squat demands exceptional flexibility in the ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, and wrists — much more than the back squat. There’s no hiding flaws in form: if you…
The concept of accommodating resistance using chains has gained popularity over the past two decades—and for good reason. Exercises like the front squat follow an ascending strength curve, meaning you’re stronger at the top of the movement than at the bottom. Chains are an effective way to match resistance with your natural strength curve. Here’s…