Elbows drop — rack position collapses
Lats and pecs pull the elbows down; the upright torso benefit is lost.
Overactive muscles
Latissimus dorsiPec major
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Squat · Lower Body
Kettlebell Front Squat (Double)
Coaching cues
- Two KBs in the rack position; elbows high; squat to full depth
- The front rack naturally forces an upright torso
- Drive through the whole foot; knees track over toes
- Lower under control; the rack position is demanding — start light
Common faults 2
Knees cave inward
Adductors and TFL dominate under the front-loaded squat.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗