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Paused front squat alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the paused front squat, best matches first.

  1. Front squatTrains the quads, same movement.
  2. Overhead squatTrains the quads, same movement.
  3. Double kettlebell front squatTrains the quads, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  4. Landmine squatTrains the quads, same movement, needs barbell.
  5. One-arm overhead squatTrains the quads, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  6. Smith machine front squatTrains the quads, same movement, needs smith machine.
  7. Zercher squatTrains the quads, same movement.
  8. Banded knee-pull squatTrains the quads, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  9. Dumbbell front squatTrains the quads, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  10. Dumbbell thrusterTrains the quads, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  11. Goblet squatTrains the quads, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  12. Hack squatTrains the quads, same movement, needs hack squat machine.

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