front squats or zerchers?

[JKurz1]

Which do you believe will yiled better results?

 

[Lililston]

I think they are both good for working the quads, but Front squats seem to work my quads (and stomach) more..

 

[JKurz1]

You ever trained quads by themselves? I find zerchers to be easier on the lower back........

 

[Lililston]

I tried zerchers only once and it seemed like an easy exercise, well easier than front squats at least. Can you lift more weights doing zerchers?

I never trained quads alone, but will plan to in my next training routine..

 

[JKurz1]

use more weight...........what is your routine going to look like? Any other opinions on the two?

 

[Lililston]

I plan to work my quads and hams on different days, probably like this:

MONDAY
Zerchers
Hack squats
Leg Extensions

FRIDAY
Mid-sumo back squats
SLDL
Deads from floor using Trap bar

I'm thinking of trying overhead squats... but which part of the leg does it hit more, the quads or hams?

 

[mekannik]

My current split uses front and back squats as such:

Tuesday - Olympic Lifts, Heavy, Front Squats (4 x 3)
Thursday - Conventional push/pull routine
Saturday - Olympic Lifts - Speeed, Back Squats (6, 7 x 3)

IMO Zerchers are more a functional excercise more suitable for strongman training. Front squats are a great quad builder, excellent assistant lift for the olympic lifts, and less strenuous on the lower back.

Also, in general, you should be front squatting a helluva lot more with front squats compared to zerchers.

 

[bignate73]

i use zerchers to help my deadlift.

 

[Texas Ranger]

It all depends on what your goal is. If it's primarily building Quads, then Front Squats hands down. If you're focused on strengthening your core, try Zerchers.