Reply to Front squats better than back squats?

Forum Index » Diet, Nutrition & Weight Loss

Reply to "Front squats better than back squats?"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Love a goblet squat
Hate a front squat

[b]It's all about form and which one you can stay in good form while doing[/b].[/quote]

I think this is a big reason people get injure doing back squats. With back squats it is easier to load the bar with a weight you aren't ready for. People let ego get in the way and try lifting more than they should vs. building up to back squats with amongst other exercises, goblet squats first. There is also more than strength that is important for squats, including, hip and ankle mobility, and strength of accessory muscles like abdominals and hip flexors. [/quote]

The problem is they once you start to get strong, loading up 225 or even 250 lbs is nothing. It can even be warmup weights.  But 225 lbs is still 225 lbs, which in the realm of physics is still a lot of mass.  All it takes is one mistake doing  a million reps with small weight like 225 to get injured, because it is simply the physics and biomechanics of placing 225 lbs on you back which transfers a lot of it to your lower back.  Front squats are a lot safer on the lower back because it places the center of mass more over your thighs on the squat down.  Your upper back will tire out and roll forward for a front squat which is no real foul becue all you'll do is drop the weight. Contrast that to the back squat where if you get fatigued you can get a lazy lower back or hunch forward too much. Kiss you discs good bye. [/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics