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…
Take a look at the photo below—that’s a client’s home gym. He and his wife have trained with me for over 20 years. At first, they had only a small bench and a few dumbbells, but over the years, they’ve gradually added to their collection. (The hex bar you see in the background was a…