Front squats definately helped in the scheme of things. One thing I've learned pretty recently is if you want to get good at a lift then the best way to do that is not to just hammer away at that particular lift. Do some variations. This brings up potential weak areas that you may have and makes you a stronger lifter on the whole. Also, sometimes a break away from that lift is good for your body and your head!

As for front squats particularily: they are a b!tch to get used to but I enjoy them now and definately feel I've benefited from them. My next max squat/dl day variation is going to be front anderson squats. You squat the bar down onto the safeties and completely let the weight off your body before you drive it up again. I think this will really help the out of the hole power.

Thanks for stoppin in!

IW