Progression ladder for the Front Squat (Clean Grip)

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Easier and harder steps around the Front Squat (Clean Grip)

These are the substitutes for the Front Squat (Clean Grip), ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (2)

  1. Barbell Bench SquatPlay demonstration

    Barbell Bench Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  2. Front Barbell Squat To A Bench

    Front Barbell Squat To A Bench

    • Beginner
    • Barbell
    • Quads

Where you are now

Front Squat (Clean Grip)

Front Squat (Clean Grip)

  • Intermediate
  • Barbell
  • Quads

Harder steps (6)

  1. Barbell Bench Front SquatPlay demonstration

    Barbell Bench Front Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  2. Weighted Sissy SquatPlay demonstration

    Weighted Sissy Squat

    • Advanced
    • Weighted
    • Quads
  3. Squat JerkPlay demonstration

    Squat Jerk

    • Advanced
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  4. Overhead Squat

    Overhead Squat

    • Advanced
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  5. Zercher Squats

    Zercher Squats

    • Advanced
    • Barbell
    • Quadriceps
  6. Reverse Band Power Squat

    Reverse Band Power Squat

    • Advanced
    • Barbell
    • Quads

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