Myth or Reality?

[anthrax]

Front squat puts less strain on your lower back (than regular back squat)

Myth or Reality?

 

[IronandGravity]

For everyone, I don't know.

For myself, I'd have to say myth. Because I really screwed up my back one time doing front squats, and have never hurt it doing atf back squats. Although my back is fairly easy to screw up.

 

[bigp3]

maybe so maybe not,,, but I would think that it would be hard to slump over on front squats like I see a lot of guys doing on regular ones. If you did your ass would be on the ground. This might save your back if you have sloppy form.

 

[Backlash]

You can stay more upright with front squats, but I'd still say that is a myth. If you're doing any amount of weight, you really gotta flex your abs and keep your core tight for any kind of squat or your back will be in danger of injury.