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Originally Posted by BlueG2
there are different mechanics for front squats and having the bar loaded on your back.. it is definitely easier to keep yoru shins vertical when you are doing front squats because the weight is in front of you.. with the weight behind you, naturally you will have a bit more flexion in the ankles, but with that said you will have more flexion in your hips.. (leaning forward with yoru upper body) to counter the weight on your back. the key is doing it right and locking in your core/keeping your chest out..
you will never be able to keep yoru shins perfectly vertical/90 degrees. even with the "dont have your knees past your toes" rule, you will still have some ankle flexion, that isn't a bad thing. diff people have diff biomechanics. some people may never be able to safely do a barbell squat.. period... some people need to alter certain form to be able to.. if it is safely modified.. then good. it isn't always "this way or no way" train of thought.
dc5- more likely you have adapted to your leg routine.. switch up the intensity (either reps/sets/exercise/rest period). and by reps, i don't mean do 15 intead of 10-15.. i mean, do 20-30 instead of 10-15. you need to periodize to get over those plateaus. also, add some plyometrics into your workout. generally, if you do your squats correctly, it is your hammies and glutes that should really feel it the next day (unless you do front squats)... lunges= glutes and quads.
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Yes, I think the point is to
try to keep the shins vertical as possible. Keep it in your mind when doing reps, and you should be OK. People who forget about them, or never thought about them in the first place, are the ones with gimped up knees. And you're right, it's easier to do with front squats, which is why i like them more... It's easier to get a natural motion going, imo