Beginner template, swap back squat for front squat?

Hi BBM Team,

My wife and I had a baby last year and it rocked my world. Coming back from an 8 or 10-month layoff and I plan to use the beginner template to on ramp back into training. I feel like pushing front squats this time around. So, phase 1 would be 3 days of FS, phase 2 would include front paused squats, and phase 3 would include front pin squats. Are there any changes or special considerations for this swap?

Thank you

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Not really any special considerations when replacing one squat variation for another, assuming you can train the front squat productively, i.e. you have a good rack position, technique is efficient, and so on.

FWIW, I wouldn’t program 3 days of front squats per week, as I don’t think you’re a real beginner. I’d prefer more variety in squat pattern movements, e.g. front squats, leg press, and DB split squats for example.

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