10 Anatomy Facts Every Bodybuilder Should Know
From beginner gym goer to competitive bodybuilder, every weightlifter can use these tips to build muscle
5 of 11 A High Bar Squat Works the Quads More.
M&F has covered the difference between a low bar squat and a high bar squat before, but here’s an interesting point about squatting from Norton. If your low bar squat is significantly heavier than your high bar squat, it may result in more recruitment of your quadriceps, comparatively.
“My best low bar 5-rep squat is over 600 pounds but my best high bar 5-rep squat is under 500 pounds,” says Norton. “Thus, it could be possible that even though I recruit a greater percentage of my quads verus hamstrings and low back during the high bar squat, the low bar squat will recruit more overall quad muscle compared to the high bar because the load is so much greater.”
Norton adds that most lifters are stronger in a low bar position but that bar placement preference is individual.
“Use whatever position allows you to complete the lift in a safe manner with the most weight,” Norton says.
M&F has covered the difference between a low bar squat and a high bar squat before, but here’s an interesting point about squatting from Norton. If your low bar squat is significantly heavier than your high bar squat, it may result in more recruitment of your quadriceps, comparatively.
“My best low bar 5-rep squat is over 600 pounds but my best high bar 5-rep squat is under 500 pounds,” says Norton. “Thus, it could be possible that even though I recruit a greater percentage of my quads verus hamstrings and low back during the high bar squat, the low bar squat will recruit more overall quad muscle compared to the high bar because the load is so much greater.”
Norton adds that most lifters are stronger in a low bar position but that bar placement preference is individual.
“Use whatever position allows you to complete the lift in a safe manner with the most weight,” Norton says.
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