{"id":164596,"date":"2022-08-26T10:03:38","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T15:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/?p=164596"},"modified":"2023-04-28T09:05:15","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T14:05:15","slug":"back-squat-vs-front-squat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/back-squat-vs-front-squat\/","title":{"rendered":"Back Squat vs. Front Squat: Which, When, and Why"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cYou’ve gotta squat\u201d can be heard echoing through gyms worldwide. At face value, it\u2019s undoubtedly useful advice. Squatting strengthens the entire lower body and builds muscle in the legs, while also working the core and upper-body stabilizers.<\/p>\n

However, squatting isn\u2019t one specific exercise; it\u2019s a general movement pattern. Telling someone to squat is like telling them to eat. It\u2019s well-intentioned but vague. Many lifters assume that the barbell back squat is the default \u201csquat\u201d and other movements are just variations.<\/p>\n

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While the back squat<\/a> has plenty of its own advantages, it may not belong on that pedestal. The front squat<\/a> can easily take the top spot. It offers several benefits the back squat can\u2019t match and just might be a better overall choice for many lifters. Here\u2019s a deep dive into learning which type of squat really belongs in your training program.<\/p>\n

Back Squat and Front Squat<\/h2>\n