Squatcompound

PAUSED BARBELL FRONT SQUAT

Custom Training: Paused Barbell Front Squat. One controlled movement out and back counts as one repetition. Train both sides equally for unilateral variants.

HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Use a secure front-rack position and pause briefly at a controlled squat depth before standing.

  2. 2

    Lower between the hips with the resistance held securely in front of the body.

  3. 3

    Push through the feet to return to standing with a stable torso.

THE STANDARD

Custom Training: Paused Barbell Front Squat. One controlled movement out and back counts as one repetition. Train both sides equally for unilateral variants.

COACHING CUES

Keep the front-loaded position firm and the feet planted.

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Losing the front-rack position or rounding the torso under the load.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation
Hoplite
Elite
Spartan

CUSTOM TRAINING ONLY

EQUIPMENT

BarbellRack