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Old 05-06-2013, 02:24 PM   #26379
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You can't really consider heavy front squats as a deload for back squats.

It's kind of like using incline bench press as a deload for flat bench press. For the majority, it's physically impossible to incline more than you flat, front squat more than you back, etc.

Although you're using less weight, maximal effort is still present, destroying the purpose of a deload. It's also a different exercise, targeting muscles differently.

I would just stick with 50-65% of your working weight if you're planning to deload.
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