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  1. Default Back squat or front squat?

    #1 25-09-2008 12:33 PM
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    I used to do back squats for leg work and di francos(skinny b*stard) guide has recently changed to front squats.. which are better

    also what are the best deadlifts to do.. a straight forward deadlift or a romanian dead lift

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    #2 25-09-2008 12:39 PM
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    The traditional Back squat aims more at developing allover mass in the legs whereas the front squat targets the Front of the thigh (Quadriceps) more then anything else.

    The normal deadlift is again an overall developer however the RDL is aimed at targeting the Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris).
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    #3 25-09-2008 12:52 PM
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    I LOVE front squats!!
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    #4 25-09-2008 12:53 PM
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    Same. Front Squats own back squats all over. Not only that but when going real heavy you have less of a chance of rounding your back. and they destroy your quads (In a good way).
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    #5 25-09-2008 01:02 PM
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    I wouldnt pick one over the other. I do a mix of both.
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    #6 25-09-2008 01:08 PM
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    Thanks guys...think ill being alternating it weekly
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    as what bbb said.
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    There is something about them, i feel on a high when doing them and afterwards.

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    hahaha tabata front squats!!! absolute killer!
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