Front Squat vs Hack Squat

Temporarily do not have access to a squat rack but I do have access to a barbell and plates. Normally did back squats up to this point, and am looking for the best substitution until I can acquire a rack. Front squats would be done by cleaning the bar which puts a limit to how much can be squatted so I won't really be able to progress anywhere with it. But the front squat better replicates the back squat. Hack squat isn't limited by weight so progression can be made but doesn't really replicate the back squat at all other than hitting the quads. I am still performing dead lifts which will hit the posterior chain. Another option could be to perform both lifts.

Opinions or suggestions appreciated.

I thought that both the front squat and hack squat were quad dominant lifts.

Throw in some Bulgarian split squats, pistol squats, and zercher squats to keep everything balanced.

I'd say learn to clean heavy lol. Unless you're squatting high weight I think you'll be able to get a decent workout via high rep front squats although it would be a bitch to keep it racked for 10+ reps.
If you're willing to take a little painhowever look into a zercher lift -> zercher squats. They work really well.

[QUOTE=mobikwa;753378063]I thought that both the front squat and hack squat were quad dominant lifts.

Throw in some Bulgarian split squats, pistol squats, and zercher squats to keep everything balanced.[/QUOTE]
I would say this ^^^ all use all of these

[QUOTE=scarboro;753381823]I'd say learn to clean heavy lol. Unless you're squatting high weight I think you'll be able to get a decent workout via high rep front squats although it would be a bitch to keep it racked for 10+ reps.
If you're willing to take a little painhowever look into a zercher lift -> zercher squats. They work really well.[/QUOTE]

I might give zerchers a try though I have a feeling I will end up doing the front squats.

[QUOTE=Engineer_Guy;753361603]Temporarily do not have access to a squat rack but I do have access to a barbell and plates.[/QUOTE]

Barbell Hack Squats then, and not Machine Hack Squats?

[QUOTE=Orlando1234977;753450523]Barbell Hack Squats then, and not Machine Hack Squats?[/QUOTE]

Yes sir.

Lunges would be excellent, but [i]may[/i] be difficult to use enough weight to get up and on your back. (I did it but wasn't squatting much back then)

Otherwise, Front Squat.

Don't know how to embed videos, but dead start zercher squats are one of the best options without a rack, I love this exercise.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2OKweR-N-g[/url]

Weighted lunges would be a good accessory. Perhaps weighted steps ups as well.

Are zerchers fairly quad dominant?