“Low-bar back squatters still need to maintain or slightly increase their quad strength, so doing high-bar or front squats on a middle day would be excellent,” he says.

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For low bar squats, the bar will rest below shoulder level, so it shouldn’t be pressing on any of those bones. (If you don’t know what low bar is, you’re probably not doing it.) ...

In a low-bar squat, hold the bar closer to your shoulder blades. Neeson also advised fitness fanatics to include single-leg movements — moves that focus on one leg at a time — like lunges ...

Proper ROM in a squat can boost muscle activation, improve joint health, and lower the risk of injury, according to the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

The camber of the bar also shifts the load forward, allowing you to maintain a more upright posture, similar to a front squat. The result: less stress on your lower back.

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