Reasons to Love Front Squats:

Bigger Stronger Leaner Beginners
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1.) More challenging on the core and the quads than back squats
2.) Taller guys (like me) can stay more upright
3.) I find them easier on the knees than back squats

For me, back squats=knee hurts. Front squats seem to fix the problem–no snap, crackle pop at all.

Also, I worked up to a 5RM today of 145. 10 pounds heavier than last week (WS4SB is the program right now). Last time I did front squats I could barely get 95 for reps. I love feeling like I’m making progress! even if the weights are still not so great. 225lbs 5RM here I come!

Sorry for the random thread.

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Front squats are great. I do them exclusively. No regular back squats for me. Try pausing in the hole for a three count, or try doing 1 1/2 rep sets.

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If back squatting causes you pain and front does not, then by all means stick with front squats. The advantages of back squats are increased loading, and different muscle pattern activation.