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
Use a secure front-rack position and pause briefly at a controlled squat depth before standing.
- 2
Lower between the hips with the resistance held securely in front of the body.
- 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