Do I Need a Spotter for Front Squats?

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Hi, do I need a spotter for front squats? I will be doing sets of 8-10 reps and using squat stands - i.e. no powercage or bars or safety mechanisms to lower the bar onto, I shouldn’t fail with those reps but in the unlikely outcome I should fail on a rep, do I need a spotter or can I just push it forward to the ground. The ground is padded so it won’t damage the flooring. Just wondering if I need a spotter or not, obviously a spotter for back squat is essential but im not sure with a front so has anyone got experiences of this? thanks =)

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Surely only you know the answer to this, if you are working with a weight that you feel requires a spotter get one.

If you are not sure get one anyway, just make sure its someone that will push you and they and understand your goals.

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front squats are pretty easy to ditch forward most of the time if you need to. Try it out and if you feel uncomfortable then get a spotter but I think you’ll be alright.

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Skip to 1:26, just dump the bar in front of you.

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Nope

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I don’t use a spotter for front squats. I’ve had to dump the weight a few times, its never been a problem.

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Just squat in a power rack with the safety pins set to a level that will save you if you fail.

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[quote]feedme wrote:
Surely only you know the answer to this, if you are working with a weight that you feel requires a spotter get one.

If you are not sure get one anyway, just make sure its someone that will push you and they and understand your goals.[/quote]

That’s not the spotter’s job, that’s yours… His job is to make sure you don’t die if you don’t do your job.

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[quote]daraz wrote:

[quote]feedme wrote:
Surely only you know the answer to this, if you are working with a weight that you feel requires a spotter get one.

If you are not sure get one anyway, just make sure its someone that will push you and they and understand your goals.[/quote]

That’s not the spotter’s job, that’s yours… His job is to make sure you don’t die if you don’t do your job.[/quote]

I agree

OP, its not fun having to ditch a weight forward on a front squat but you can do it. Spotter is not a nececity

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What is the spotter, you say?

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Most the time when someone fails a front squat, the weight starts to fall forward. A spotter won’t be able to help in this situation and you may end up injuring yourself or the spotter. Like others have said dump it forward.