Can you tell the difference between the two squats? Yesterday I made a post where we discussed lifting tempo during the front squat. When I teach the front squat, I want to see every person use a controlled descent and ascent. However, for those who compete in weightlifting and CrossFit (using the olympic clean movement often) you may opt to eventually use a controlled bounce turnaround in order to lift more weight. Using a powerful turnaround in the bottom of a squat can allow your front squats

Front Squat vs Back Squat All squat variations have their place, but my go-to is the high bar back squat. Front squats build positional strength, which is essential for sports like weightlifting and CrossFit. But most lifters are limited by upper back strength, which makes them harder to load heavy and less effective for building maximum leg size and strength. Low bar squats let you move the most weight by using more hips and a forward lean. They are ideal for powerlifting, but they are not the