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Old 03-29-2007, 09:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Front squat PR and form critique
I had a great front squat workout tonight and used my camera phone to video a few sets. Sorry that they are sideways, but I don't quite have the hang of editing video yet.

I would like for some of the experts to take a look at my form and let me know what you think.

225 x 6


315 x 1
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Old 03-29-2007, 11:18 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 03-29-2007, 11:22 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I think from the sounds you may have tapped into an astral plane.
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Old 03-30-2007, 02:26 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Why did you stop at 315? Looked like you had another 10+lbs in the tank!!

Great work, Paul. 315 is my front squat goal.
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Old 03-30-2007, 04:57 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Thanks guys. Ed, you are right I should have gone for at least another 10lbs. I was so excited to hit 315 that I didn't even consider attempting another lift. Now I have a goal for next week.

Sorry about the sound, I forgot to mention that. When I converted the videos from the .3gp format that my phone uses to avi's and it completely screwed up the sound. I'll have to find a better way to convert them next time.
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Old 03-30-2007, 05:06 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Looks good , Paul.

Real good.
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Old 03-30-2007, 05:18 AM   #7 (permalink)
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315 is a sick front squat. Great work.
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Old 03-30-2007, 05:45 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Nice lift.
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Old 03-30-2007, 06:56 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Old 03-30-2007, 09:43 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Wow - congrats!! A 315 front squat is incredible. What's your back squat max?
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Paul,
Solid and deep. Damn!
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Old 03-30-2007, 10:04 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Great lift Paul, but you already know that!

I will hit 3 wheels with form like yours soon. Period.
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Old 03-30-2007, 10:15 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Thanks again guys. My back squat max was 365 a few months ago. I have a feeling it's going up in the near future.

Kuri, keep it up and you will get there soon. Once I really started to focus on my front squats the improvements started coming really quick.

I finally figured out how to rotate the video, and fix the sound for those of you tired of turning your head sideways.





There are a few other sets uploaded too. 1 deadlift video if anyone's interested in that. http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=pjb923
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Old 03-30-2007, 11:22 AM   #14 (permalink)
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That's a purty looking squat - nice work!
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Paul, What gym is that?
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Phoenix fitness in Tuckahoe.
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Paul, that's way too much weight.

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Nice job. So that's what I need to get my squat looking like. eh?
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