Front Squat vs. Back Squat

[Lexusgirl81]

What is the difference between the two, not exactly how you do it i know that but do they work different muscles in the quads?

[Erik]

Front squats are very quad dominant. They also offer a nice challenge to the muscles of the upper back/thoracic extensors. Even still, a very deep front squat will also challenge the glutes as well.

I find becoming a good front squatter also has tremendous carryover to becoming a better back squatter, both in performance and improved technique in the latter.

[Lexusgirl81]

Makes sense, never tried them before, tomorrow will be my first...hope it goes well.

Thanks.

[Petro]

Front squats are very quad dominant. They also offer a nice challenge to the muscles of the upper back/thoracic extensors. Even still, a very deep front squat will also challenge the glutes as well.

I find becoming a good front squatter also has tremendous carryover to becoming a better back squatter, both in performance and improved technique in the latter.

I can say I am a case example of this...my back squat has gotten soooo much stronger since I started front squating, it helps my back squat so much that I have now started using a few sets of light front squats to warm up when I"m going to do back squats...for some reason it helps me get the right form for my back squats

[Lexusgirl81]

Interesting...ok i tried it today and it wasnt pretty ...I started with just the bar that was fine then when i added some weight i was like wobbly with the bar...am i placing the bar wrong? i didnt criss cross my arms maybe that is the problem..i duno

[Noel Clark]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DviM61oH1M

This is laura doing the front squat. Notice the hand positioning.

[Lexusgirl81]

thankx Noel, that was a great example ... i will try that next week - wow she made that look easy