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If your squat caves forward or your deadlift breaks off the floor slow, the front squat is the tool that fixes both.
With the load in front, your torso has to stay tall. That forces better bracing, stronger thoracic extension, and more forward knee travel that hammers the quads. The carryover shows up in a tighter squat pattern and a deadlift start that holds position instead of rounding and leaking force.
Why should powerlifters care? Front squats build quads that stand up heavy weights and an upper back that refuses to fold. The upright posture teaches you to keep the bar over midfoot, which cleans up bar path and helps you keep tension from descent to ascent.
Need more? Check out our powerlifting courses for specific programs.
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