{"id":190028,"date":"2023-06-13T01:31:48","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T06:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/?p=190028"},"modified":"2023-07-28T22:09:54","modified_gmt":"2023-07-29T03:09:54","slug":"squat-variations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/squat-variations\/","title":{"rendered":"The 9 Best Squat Variations for Size, Strength, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

While squats are the king choice for leg day<\/a>, they\u2019re also the bane of many lifters\u2019 existence. Some people simply don\u2019t squat<\/a> due to negligent programming while they bias toward relatively easier upper body training. Others might not squat because they\u2019ve never learned proper technique and they can\u2019t get comfortable with the movement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re in either of these categories, you\u2019re in luck. Sometimes it helps to consider similar alternatives to the basic squat, so you can get all the benefits of the exercise using a variation that better suits your individual needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, it can break up the monotony of a potentially stale workout program if you\u2019ve hit a plateau. Changing things up to find what works for you is half the battle for long-term results and one or more of these may be the game changer you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Squat Variations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n