Front Squats

[Alexisonfire]

Ok i'm about to introduce Front Squats into my program and i do Squats already on the Smith Machine, is it ok to use the smith machine for Front Squats aswell.

[Hypertrophy]

Change your back squats to free weights. Utilize the smith machine for front squats.

[KeyMastur]

once you get comfortable with them, use freeweights for front squats as well.

i actually find front squats to help keep your back straight (well b/c you have to or you'll fall over like an ass) and make you use your legs more. although they do incorporate different muscles.

[ToJuice,OrNotToJuice]

I don't really see a need for front squats, heavy free weight squats and heavy leg press seem to be enough for my quads.

[Prime]

i cant imagine doing front squats in a smith machine. DO em with a regular barbell.

[bluethunder]

Front squats burn and less weight is needed. I prefere the smith machine for them for safety reasons and there is less concentration on holding/balancing vs. the bar therfore, more emphasis can be directed at your target frontal quads.