You're the strongest guy that I've seen that still seems like a normal human and not some sweaty red monster. Good tips.

@mattdouglas8900

6 жыл бұрын

Check out Clarence Kennedy. Harry Potter Olympic lifter IRL

@migsfire5912

6 жыл бұрын

durrthock lolololol

@bigredturtle7896

6 жыл бұрын

durrthock Brian shaw is like nice as normal as well

@shaneberg3653

4 жыл бұрын

@@bigredturtle7896 absolutely!

@omgroscoe

2 жыл бұрын

You either die a normal human, or live long enough to see yourself become some sweaty red monster.

Oh good. My Bench is 5 pounds behind my front squat. My life choices are official unquestionable!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!

@ohboy1492

5 жыл бұрын

My bench is 30 pounds behind my back squat.....rip

Definitely one of the best channels on yt. Great info

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for saying that man, I really do appreciate it!

You know why I love your tips Brian? Because you keep them simple and straight to the point and after learning them I go, "duh" But really I have really seen very few channels with such practical tips for strength training exercises. Love your stuff man!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that my friend!

This video was so helpfull that i subscribed to whole channel. Great attitude, no BS and excellent attitude. It almost got me to do another workout for today 💪

This is THE best front squat coaching video . Really appreciate it , Brian !

The stretches are very helpful. Thank you.

Just found this channel...really digging the way u present things...great video thnx for it

Seeing this video five years after you posted it. Much of this I knew from some good coaches but the part about driving your hips forward when coming out of the hole is new to me. It makes great sense and helps to get that feeling that your elbows are initiating the upward movement. Thank you.

This was an awesome video! Really great information! Thank you!

this video absolutely helped me get into the front rack position. one year ago i couldn't even get into a high bar squat position my forearms triceps and lats were so jacked up. after constantly working on my mobility I got it but I know I have to keep at it or I will start to go backwards. thanks brian

Nearly three year old video, but my first time watching this video and done front squats a total of three times, most of my workouts being focused previously around bench, back squats, deadlifts. Video itself looks good and mobility is the thing I need to improve for the move.

Brian i watched this yesterday and i was able to front squat today with 0 wrist pain. Ive always had bad wrist pain with the left one and couldnt get the front squat down cause of the that. But today i did and did some reps and everything you said helped (no wrist straps and body builder form though) so thank you very much youre a true professional.

Great advice!Thanks Brian!

Dude, usually Alan Thrall is the best on the youtubes, but this video is the absolute best front squat video ever.

Thank you so much, you won’t believe how much this video has helped me

Your tip about holding the straps close to the bar was a life-saver! Seen several videos about using straps, none of them seem to be aware of this crucial tip. I just started using straps for the front-squat and the bar would start slipping down and I couldn't figure out why - then I saw your video and it fixed it! So thankful!

Like the uploads short, sweet, and straight to the point. Thanks!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Timothy, I try to keep them concise!

Great video. I like the tips you presented

Super helpful. Thanks B! 🙏🏻

Great video! Your squat tutorials have been spot on for me and have already helped me fix a few weaknesses. Thanks for the tips!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, i am really glad they helped!

Killer tips on the Frnt Sqt.. and now I am questioning life choices so it'll be leg day rather than chest day tomorrow

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Hahah is that even a choice?! Thanks man!

Recently added front sqyats to my routine. Major difference. This was useful to get my hands right. Thanks.

answered lots of my questions. world class. thank you

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man, i am glad it was helpful!

Awesome tips, I use the second choice. I have tried it the other way and don't like it but will still use some to the stuff you showed..

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

That is great man, use whatever works for you!

Love front squat! Thanks for the video B

Thanks for the shoulder mobility tips. It's always challenging for me when it comes to the front squat. This video was INCREDIBLY helpful. Thanks dude!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

That is great Nicolai, I am really glad it was helpful!

Some of the best instruction I've found! Clear, concise and this guy is strong as it gets. Thank you, sir!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for checking it out man!

Thanks for tips Brian

wrist stretching. of effin course! always had discomfort when doing any squats..I appreciate your channel so much, Brian. pure gold. Thank you

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for saying so man, i am really glad it helps!

The straps demo was great!

Got me with the benching statement lol. Thanks for the information 👍🤙

Thanks for sharing I will try my best !

Excelent video , thank you for sharing you knowlage

thanks for sharing these tips. I've been wanting to implement front squats as an accessory but always felt so awkward doing them. trying these mobility and cues today !

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Collin, I really hope they help!

I was just working on my front squats for the past 2 weeks this video helps a lot thanks man !

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! I am glad it helped!

I first did that key-lock stretch in my Kali martial arts class and I've come back to it. Gonna be front-squatting here in about 20 minutes. Thanks Brian.

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

it definitely helps

Awesome advice!!!

Thanks for taking the time to share those awesome tips! Quite humbling to see you hold 100 lbs heavier than I have done (to this point) with front squats for a full 5 seconds. Looks like I have some work to do!!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

I have just been at it longer man! You will be there in no time, but thank you!

I did front squats for the first time ever today (barbell newbie here) and it went pretty well. I actually loved it and like it better than the low-bar squat. Although I have almost zero experience with the barbell, I have watched a ton of videos so I'd had some theoretical knowledge before. But I got the cues about "pushing the knees out", "elbows up-hip under the bar at the start of the ascent" and "neutral chin" from this video. I don't think I applied the one about chin well enough but the other two definitely helped. So, thanks.

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

That is great man, I am really glad they helped!

Hi Brian. Many thanks for the content you are putting out. It is great to have tips from someone just a year younger than me (an not in his mid twenties like some great guys out there). I always have to tune down and put on perspective some hints and tips I get from youtube (it has been some decades since I last was a teenager), so some info on continuing strength building for the late thirties would be very much appreciated!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Consider it added to the list!

That tip about pushing elbows up and hips through is a good cue, helped me today. No where near my BP though but getting there. Great content.

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

That is awesome, i am so glad it helped!

Good vid. Thanks for the tips. I've always neglected the FS because of mobility but know I need them to get my other numbers moving.

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Yea man, front squats are very underrated. I would get that mobile up so you can use them to help your other numbers!

This guy is amazing! some fantastic tips again! my wrists are my enemy in this move so those stretches are life savers! thanks!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

That is awesome man, thank you! I hope they lead to bigger numbers!

Definitely those cues work !!

Great video thank you

Another excellent video. Did front squats last night (after watching this video) and was able to double the weight on the bar.

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

That is completely amazing man, thank you!

Great video as always

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Max!

Thank you,very much!

Great stuff man

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom!

It took me a year of practice to get the joint mobility necessary for the traditional rack position on the front squat. Took it easy with a bare bar, little by little trying to get racked properly. A year later, I could do it. It was worth it.

I haven't back squatted in several months. Been doing front squats as my primary compound leg movement and it feels fucking amazing. Definitely transfers over to my deadlift as well!

Great advice.

Great ques , thanx

Awesome vid Brian!!! I'm a fan from Taiwan🙃

I used to keep my chin up; today I kept it level/neutral (your tip at 5:07); Thank you for this suggestion. The bar position felt significantly more stable. Had a great Front Squat session today!!!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

That is great man, i am so glad it was helpful!

As always, great video!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony!

Good pointer on the no slack in the straps!

some great info, and I'm taking it all in, nice one pal....

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan!

very helpful - thanks!

Front squats are extremely valuable for Husafell carry, atlas stones... anything that requires a weight to be in front of you. I both love and hate them.

@MrInzombia

3 жыл бұрын

I love them because theyre so useful. I hate them because theyre so humbling. And cut my squat numbers by 30% or even more.

awesomely explained..

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

This guy and elliot best channels

The last stretch you showed was really the one that did it for me a few years back. After only a few weeks I got 3 fingers under the bar with minimal shoulder distress. Doing all those 3 stretches can probably fix a lot of shoulders for fronts very fast!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

I completely agree man, people just need to try them out!

This is excellent!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

I've been using a different stretch for hand positioning, I set my hand against a wall or other surface, fingers pointed down, arm out stretched, and turn away as if I were stretching my chest, I feel it through my forearm and bicep, and shoulder. I use light pressure and gradually increase the range. It's basically what you were doing just in one step not 3.

Hey man! Awesome videos! I'd like to see a video touching the topic of how to incorporate some strongman conditioning into powerlifting (as a form of active rest). Thanks for the content

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother, I will add that to my list!

great cues and tips man. looking forward to seeing you compete in person at Maryland's strongest.

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! That place is going to be packed, definitely say Hi while you are there!

great content new to the channel but i like what I'm seeing keep up the good work

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother, I appreciate that!

I've been trying to work front squat into my regimen, and getting it right has been a slow process. There's some good advice here.

Great informative videos man! Some of the best I've seen. I would really like to see how you set up Conjugate. Really enjoy the style of it just would like more of a breakdown to get a better idea of how I should set up my approach. Thanks in advance!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig, that is actually a video I have been meaning to do for quite some time now. I will have to get after it soon.

@craigsmith471

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Thank you 🙏

I havent done a front squat in 3-4 years and never worked them much. My squat PR is 515, and im over here struggling to get used to 95lbs with straps. Every set feels more comfortable as i focus on keeping my head down, spreading my knees and breathing/bracing properly. BUT LET ME TELL YOU..........IM POURING SWEAT after about 6 sets of 10 with 95lbs!!! LOL LOVE THE CHALLENGE THO!! Appreciate all your info, one of the best channels ive come across in years, great delivery too!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks man and yea, high rep front squats are the devil. It means so much that you would say that man, so thank you!

Very helpful. Thanks. I have work to do. Front squat is def. weak.

Awesome man, thanks for the upload!!! Love your vids as always!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks TJ!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

It is ALL heavy compounds man, i talk about it in one video. I haven't done a Curl in probably a decade. If you are doing weighted pull-ups/Chin-ups, rows, Farmers, Other Strongman events, then Curls would be a waste of time. Every single person that has come to my gym has gained substantial arm mass and not one of them has performed a curl. If you enjoy doing them, then I say go or it! But if you are looking for the quickest results, your body will have to adapt way more to heavy compounds then to isolation exercises

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely man! My forearms are from working Manual labor as a kid/teenager then heavy barbell lifts without straps and then they have only grown since I started doing strongman. And if you need any help, I sell/write personalized programs through my site. Just email me at NEVERsate@Gmail.com if you need help setting one up!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Right on brother!

When I made the change to bodybuilding style form instead of Olympic I noticed that my numbers went up; which is contrary to what the video states. However, I enjoyed all the tips! Thank you!

Good video. I also like to imagine my back is up against a wall which I slide up and down. And I focus on keeping my chest up. These stop me from leaning forward.

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Really good cues Sam!

Cue #3 is perfect, I can't tell you how many videos I've watched of weightlifters/powerlifters front squatting that have the exact problems you described, and no one has been able to articulate the importance of knees out the way you did (and in no time). Bravo! A good tip I picked up for front rack position is to (occasionally) get a lacrosse ball and roll the hell out of that area right behind the elbows for a couple of minutes (pending you have no particular medical issues with your elbows). I was always trying to improve my thoracic spine mobility to get a better front rack with little success, not realizing that my thoracic spine also required sufficient elbow mobility. Once I rolled the elbows out, I was in a strong rack position instantly. Keep up the great content, very impressed!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and that is an amazing tip! People should definitely give that i try, I know I will!

@mattdouglas8900

6 жыл бұрын

Elliott Hulse teaches the cue as showing off your crotch. I like it a lot.

@J90JAM

5 жыл бұрын

Do you mean above the elbow if you were looking at a straight arm? A little confused as to where you mean.

Thanks for the video starting to front squat at age 55 tips really helped

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it did man! It's never to late to start being awesome!

Great vid and I usually use the BB style for front squats and you're right. Once I crank up the weight and start touching 5 bills or more, stability goes out of the window, and the bar begins to drop out of position. I'm going to give your tips a go to try and improve my wrist and shoulder mobility. Holding the bar in a true rack position for front squats would be huge for me, pun intended. Cheers!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Hahaha man, it makes such a difference! It may take time but once you get there, your numbers are going to be even higher than they already are!

Great advice. Great channel too. Loving the Scotland flag in the background 😎

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother i really appreciate that and I love Scotland!

Fuck I can bench more than I can front squat :(

@ezet

7 жыл бұрын

my front squat is right there with my deadlift :/

@wr3ncher

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm a failure. Need to front squat like NOW.

@davidlinch2130

6 жыл бұрын

This was great, I've been looking for "ed coan deadlift" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Yenabriel Deadlift Smasher - (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my m8 got cool success with it.

Chin neutral. Check. I had a terrible time the other day with front squats and was looking up the whole time I was doing them. I'm going to try these tips next time I front squat. I just started doing them recently (after back squatting exclusively) and am surprised at how much less weight I can handle on the front squat compared to the back squat! Thanks for the tips!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely man, but don't worry man, everyone front squats less then their back squat

Brian - great site! found you via Alan T, only to find out you are 20 minutes away from me!! For front squats, I have no problem with the first position, as I have suffered through the getting my wrists flexible enough. Prior to that, I did use the straps as well. Another method to get the desired flexibility is to load a light weight and "sit in the hole" for 3-5 seconds.

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Yep that will definitely help as well

Really wanted to incorporate front squats into my program, but always felt the hand flexibility wasn't up to it. Very useful info. Thanks!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

That is great man, they are a game changer, I am glad this video helped!

thanks man!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

You got it brother!

Thanks!!

Cool video dude! Subscribed!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I have never seen that method with the straps. Thank...you...brotha. I will have to inform a buddy of mine that actually has a problem with that form. Thank you.

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

You got it man! Glad it helped!

Thanks this helped

Damn good video.

dat 435 beltless pause front squat doe

Awesome video💪

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

thank you!

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Sure thing, i am glad it was helpful!

There is a few cue that will definitely help my front squat! Maybe a video about abs and how to properly work them? I know you already shown some of the movements you practice but maybe a more in depth videos?

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Yea man, i think i could throw something together about that!

Great video! ;)

Excellent video. I'll try some of those stretches. I'm guilty of benching more than I front squat.

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Most people are man. I'm just doing a public service announcement that everyone should get that ratio sorted out before the zombies come!

it was great help

Nunchuck stretch, I like it

Great Video, good tips! Greetings from germany..

@BrianAlsruheOfficial

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for checking it out!