How to Front Squat WITHOUT Wrist Pain!

If you struggle with front squat mobility, this tutorial is for you. Today we'll cover 2 simple drills to help improve your front rack and take stress off your wrists!

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[matousulrich]

Man, literally I was packin my stuff to go to the gym and do some front squats which i haven’t done in a long time and was concerned about my wrist mobility.. and guess what… video came out 😀 Thanks a lot

[abe]

I'm coaching tonight on hang cleans this was golden, thanks again Doc.

[aririabuga]

perfect timing on the wrist pain, thank you

[KB-zthi]

About 8 years ago i did front squats often as an accessory lift, wasnt able to get into front rack at first but i remember i used straps instead of resorting to “california/bodybuilder” style, and before long i was able to use regular front rack grip without ever working on wrists. Now after years off, doing front squats as primary leg exercise, can’t front rack anymore. Gonna try wrist wraps to see if it helps like it did before. I don’t wanna use it as a band aid tho, I’m hoping i just regain t spine mobility and am able to comfortably do front rack without straps.

[ea]

I am a simple man.

I see a new Squat U video, I like.

[elisewelge]

Nice timing! My trainer is having me do strength testing with front squats today

[marcmmclellan]

My issue is shoulder. Specifically external rotation.

[danielnicholson]

i just cross my arms in an X to where my left hand is near my right shoulder and right hand near my left shoulder. I can even support the bar with my fingers this way and keep the bar from rolling without wrist pain. I really don't get why people don't just do it that way. Way easier and simple.

[Canadiancromagnon]

Just use a couple of hand towels twisted and held hammer curl style. I have used for years doing heavy 300-400 lb front squats

[nokid]

This was very helpful, cause i had to alternate the natural front positions whenever i front squats due to my wrist hurting when i start doing them.

[ghp]

Thanks very helpful. Love your channel.

[snkrs-wrld]

Great video!
I’ve got a few questions. Maybe you could help me with them😀
What’s the benefit of doing a front squat rather than doing a back squad?
With how much fingers do you prefer to hold the bar? Would you recommend two fingers or with the full hand?

I feel like that I don’t lack mobility, but when doing the exercise my fingers feel really stretched in that position. How does it feel when you do it? Is a medium stretch there normal?

[Atg.po]

Hey Dr. Aaron Horschig, could you cover a video on performing a barbell row? I'm having a hard time to feel my back

[argaard]

Please share a similar video for wrist pain when snatching/overhead squatting

[gregorywladecki]

For me it's all about not tilting the elbows/torso forward. Raising my heels helped so much I don't even need all four fingers.

[jonathannoble]

Can you post more shoulder videos on increasing flexion and overhead stability, thanks. 💪👍

[pyritman]

Can you do a video of how to address wrist pain in a back squat?

[unv]

The same ankle motility stretches but for the

[davidgilnavascues]

Aaron, I have a question. Rebuilding Milo is also in Spanish or just in English?? Thanks and great job

[john]

Really helpful. realise my wrist is not the problem. Lat stretch is great. Then realised I still can't get my hands wider than elbows in front rack, they just won't move! Is this a problem?