Getstrength Front Squat Zercher Harness (Large - Over 46 inch Chest)

I was having trouble with the typical front squat, Couldn't get the technique to work for me, but I didn't want to just give up on front squats.The Getstrength squat harness, takes some warming up and getting used to, but when you do, it's fantastic! You will feel a difference in your low back.. so be sure to warm up thoroughly by doing Good Mornings and/or hyper extensions, etc. and then start with light weight and get used to the feel of the device.In the typical front squat, I couldn't do more than about 100 pounds without the bar digging into my delts/upper arms, (I am tall with long arms and can't do the "Olympic" style of holding the bar, so I have to use the method of "crossing the arms"). this was very awkward and potentially dangerous.I have used the harness for about 2 months and now I am up to a comfortable 12 reps with 185.Now my max weight is only limited by my leg/body strength; not by my ability to balance the bar and/or withstand heavy weights on my arms/delts.

I've always liked front squats over regular back squats. Back squats also seem to irritate my lower back. This device makes for the most comfortable front squat I've ever done by far. I've never done Zerchers before using this, but those also feel awesome using this harness. Great piece of equipment.

46 inches under chest could be less inches possibly smaller inches. the length rubs legs unless standing with wider stance. height is 5'11"

great product. fast delivery.

Yes yes yes it hurts so good. Just love it

Bad purchase, wanted it to take pain off arms on heavy zerchers and help with poor mobility on front squats but bottom of unit digs into legs due to poor design. Would definitely not buy again if I could go back in time.

I received the product. But I was unable to use it. The harness does not fit me well. When I try to load the bar, it slips off and does not hold together. When I squat with it, I cannot go down very far. The bottom portion hits my thighs. I like to squat ATG, but the best I can do is a partial squat.

I bought this piece directly from Lifting Large. Long time powerlifter that has come to appreciate the benefits of adding a more upright squat exercise to my routine. Want to blast your quads? This will get it done.With all due respect to the good doctor above who complained about the shortcomings of this piece of equipment, I would like to disagree about a couple of points he made.The Zercher Squat/low hook placement is designed to do exactly that...Pull you forward. It's your job to counter the leverage by keeping your body upright. Trick is to gradually ease into it with the weight. Powerlifters love Zercher squats as a compliment to deadlifts, and work great for those of you that do not like pulling dead weight off the floor. Whether you're standing when you start, or are starting from the squatted position off pins on the rack, this is a great exercise for your legs, back and the rest of your core.I've put as much as 400 pounds on both the highest and 2nd position, and it hasn't killed me or made front squatting unbearable. I'm not sure what the doctor's exact issue is with choking, and again, I'm not here to bash him at all. At 6'2" I have no problems whatsoever with being choked, and the padding on the harness is more than adequate. In fact, compared to trying to cross your arms, or doing front squats using the Olympic clean grip, this is a piece of cake. Oh, and I also have the Sting Ray, which is a decent product for not a lot of money that eases some of the pressure doing front squats, but is required you use the cross arm technique.The harness adjusts to accommodate any shoulder width, so the only issue I can see potentially being a problem is torso length. That is something you should check with the manufacturer or seller if you are concerned, which I'm sure they will gladly help. Mike at Lifting Large has always been kind and very helpful with me.Also, keep in mind this is not a "hands free" device. You don't have to keep your hands on the barbell, but you should keep your hands on the pegs where the bar is supported for two reasons. Doing so keeps the harness from moving outward, and it also keeps it in place during your squat movements. The general idea of keeping your hands and elbows up is to pin your shoulders back to keep you in a proper upright position. Don't slouch your upper back and lackadaisically go through the movements, or you'll likely have problems. However, the same can be said regarding virtually every exercise.So, yes, I love this. I've been using it since I bought it and the price has been worth the investment. For me, the benefit of being able to do front squats without pain far outweighs any cost disadvantage.Ultimately, it's up to you, though. All you can do is try it out and decide for yourself. Mike from LL has a very good return policy, so there really isn't any risk. Keep in mind, no exercise worth its weight is going to feel like an herbal massage, and part of a good exercise's effectiveness is forcing your body to have to work to complete the rep(s). Even better is something that employs other muscles in addition to the ones you're primarily wanting to work. Stabilizer muscles, posterior chain involvement, and a stronger core are great things. So, it's a win/win.I'm no doctor. Just 25+ years of lifting experience learning from professionals, as well as injuries that have forced me to pay attention.There are other ways to do a front squat, but for me, this is by far the easiest and most effective.