Drill

Drills

Weight Training

Front Squat Catch Position Hold

Own a stable clean catch position

8 min
4 sets of 5 x 3-second hold
Intermediate

Why this drill

Builds toward own a stable clean catch position.

Instructions

  1. 1Rack the bar in the front squat position with elbows high.
  2. 2Drop into a full front squat and hold the bottom for 3 seconds.
  3. 3Keep the elbows up and torso upright without the bar rolling forward.
  4. 4Stand up while maintaining the same elbow height throughout.

What to focus on

High elbows and an upright torso in the receiving position.

Recommended reps

4 sets of 5 x 3-second hold

Common mistake

Elbows dropping and letting the bar roll off the shoulders.