This was a big debate going on in my head. And from what I've found the muscles one engages while doing front and back squats don't really differ. The main disadvantage is that back squats are harder on your knees. But going into this knowing that, I just need to take my fish oils and not over train.
The main reason though, honestly, is because I actually like back squats. I also feel like I have to do good form with back squats or ill fail immediately where as front squats I can bend the crap out of my back, have my knees knock together and still get up. (vomit at that visual). Overall, I think it will be nice tool in my arsenal to feel confident with this lift.
Questions, comments and concerns are always welcome!
The squats one of my fav exercise. I didn't always do it properly and used to get lower back pain as the weights got heavier. Getting the technique right def took me a lot of time and patience - technique over weights. Had to learn to keep the hips and knees back so it doesn't pass the toe when I'm squatting down, reminding myself not to rush the hips up too fast, thinking about engaging the glutes, feet position etc. Watching Kelly Starrett videos helped a bunch. I started combining this with walking lunges and wowzers, nice glute workouts
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice, I will look into that!
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