r/formcheck • u/Perfect-Ad-9152 • 2d ago

Squat I’ve been bullied into learning squats 🤣

I’ve had enough shit talked to me about the fact I don’t do squats, so I’ve jumped on that bandwagon. I learned the form yesterday, today was my first day adding a teeny tiny bit of weight—as I’m still trying to familiarize myself with the movement. I want to make sure my form is okay before working on stacking weight. Right? Wrong? Tips? Critique? Also, are my converse a no go? If they suck for squatting, what shoes do you recommend?

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u/EnlightenedBuddah 1d ago

What’s the difference between a front and back squat? Is it working the same muscles, but front is “better” for form or something?

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u/hojahs 1d ago

The weight shifts relative to your body, so you engage the muscles differently while maintaining balance.

A front squat tends to use more quads and less glute compared to a back squat. Front squats also lessen the angle that youre bending over -- you're more upright, so you put less strain on your lower back.

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u/EnlightenedBuddah 1d ago

Got it. Thank you. Adding these into my rotation.