Is it acceptable to just front squat instead of back squat?

>>38540356
sure just do hamstrings/glutes with other exercises

>>38540516
This, also don't do front squats like the guy in that picture

>>38540356
>pussy pad

>>38540356
I hope its acceptable cause i stopped doing back squats for several weeks now.

>>38540356
I'm doing paused belt less front squats 6x4 twice a week

Why can't I hold it like the guy in the pic?

Front squats are more beneficial to athletes. Also, they still give you a great glute workout out if you do them correctly even though they emphasis on the quads. I switched to front squats after years of back squats and the strength/coordination/mobility gained has transmitted so much better to other lifts and movements. I still do back squats like once a month, but front squats will always be my main squat for now on.

>>38540841
Shoulders are in a weak position and you lose most of your thoracic extension. Its about as inefficient as squats with your feet turned outwards.

They aren't as good for strength or muscle gain, but they are better suited to your weak will and lack of mental fortitude.

Front squats and sumo deadlifts (and super back-arch bench) are the bitch-out option for avoiding the strain of real lifting.

Front squats do not carry the same fear as back squats. There is something primal and instinctive that makes having a heavy-ass weight on your back both physically and mentally challenging. Front squats remove the mental side of it, which is half of why squats are worth doing in the first place.

>>38540942
Bait and/or fat, immobile powerlifter detected.

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>>38540356
Yeah, but if you don't back squat at all I don't think you'll be adding much thickness to your legs. Your quads will be huge though.
Pic related, before bulking and right before I started cutting. Only did front squats, but added isolations for glutes and hams

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>>38540979
Here's after cutting.

>>38540356
it's a different exercise triggering partly different muscle groups
it's like asking "it's better to eat beans and greek yogurt or drive a maserati?

>>38540572
I do front squats ONLY like the guy in the op's picture

>>38540896
>Front squats are more beneficial to athletes.
explain why

>>38540579
>>38540572
the guy in that picture is Dave Draper, and you're a faggot

>>38541060
Requires more core stability (thus working your core more efficiently). Requires more thoracic extension, thus improving your posture and also develops your upper back and shoulders better. Also requires MUCH more mobility in your hips, ankles, and shoulders and keeps those joints mobile when done correctly. Front squats transition to Full Cleans and other clean variations as well. There is more but im at work and dont have the time, teach yourself to front squat properly my man you wont regret it