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Anonymous
What are the benefits of a front squat as opposed to a back squat?
>> Anonymous
less strain on your back
>> Anonymous
look cooler
>> Anonymous
front squats put less pressure on the back. they also work quads more due to more backwards center of gravity. works supporting muscles also (for balance)
>> CWheezy !!bJFrM5LONOF
>>360928
This, mainly
>> Anonymous
Can I mix them in with sets of back squats or are they best done separately?
>> Anonymous
sure why not. i've seen it done, but most people choose only one per workout. doesnt really make much sense to do both.
>> Anonymous
Quads. Don't use them as a replacement, unless you like neglecting your glutes and hamstrings. And you're only really putting stress on your back if you're doing it wrong in the first place
>> Anonymous
you can't lift as much as with backsquats.
your abdominals get worked more.
less strain on back, which is cool if you plan to deadlift too.
>> Theodore Roosevelt !!J8LZ2zthmwi
Gives you the ability to Jerk.
>> Anonymous
>>361000

Great, so now we have people who have never done front squats before giving advice on why they're better. Try lifting your back squat max with a front squat and tell us how things went.
>> Anonymous
>>361060

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that's what he said