If your number one goal is building as big a deadlift as possible then would it be a mistake to replace high-bar squats with front-squats as your other main-lift?
In other words, I use high bar and deadlift as my main lower-body lifts. I'm wondering if Front-Squat would be a better main lift in order to specialize in the deadlift?
I'm also slightly worried that my body composition will be negatively impacted by replacing the back squat with the front-squat.
I do Deadlifts, Zercher-squats, and RDLs one day and then Back Squats, Good-Mornings, and raised-handle Trap-Bar DLs the other. I'm thinking of doing Front-squats as the main lift, and then following it up with moderate volume low-bar good mornings, and then high volume Trap-Bar pulls.
I'd add that while I can deadlift in the low 500s, I'm not even sure if I could back squat 400# for a single right now. So, I'm trying to switch to working on a strength instead of prioritizing only weaknesses. Any advice would be appreciated.
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03-02-2021, 05:10 AM #1Registered User
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Front-Squat Vs. High-Bar for biggest deadlift
Last edited by North5evil; 03-02-2021 at 05:39 AM.
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03-02-2021, 05:38 AM #2Banned
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Front squats, high bar, zecher, RDLs, GM, rack pulls, etc... these are all tools.
Look for the weakest link. Then strengthen it using the right tool.
That's what programming is essentially. Maintain the strength while looking for the most glaring issue / weak link and then strengthen it.
I'm a weightlifting coach, so high bar and front squats are a staple for my lifters. But these are also great accessories for PL. Do both.This above all..
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03-02-2021, 09:52 AM #3Registered User
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^ this.
On spread.Why NOT?
5'6", 202
Age: 49
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10/10/2020 FS meet: 407/303/474
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03-04-2021, 12:53 PM #4Registered User
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depends on a lot of things. Sounds like you're doing too much already.
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03-28-2021, 09:26 PM #5Registered User
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No, I nailed it (for me). Low rep Front-Squats, high rep High Bar, and then higher rep p-chain stuff. Great squat day, but definitely can't ditch the back-squat.Originally Posted by NotThatUgly
Last edited by North5evil; 03-28-2021 at 10:10 PM.
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03-29-2021, 08:24 AM #6Registered User
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sounds good, and makes sense. it's very individual specific, but not doing back squats is taking a tool out of your arsenal. Some people can't do them due to physical/mechanical issues, but for everyone else, still very highly recommendedOriginally Posted by North5evil
Why NOT?
5'6", 202
Age: 49
Results:
2/27/21 PNW drug tested championships 468/308/501
10/10/2020 FS meet: 407/303/474
Gym PRs:
479/315/494
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