Zercher Squats

Lately, I've been reading more and more about using the Zercher squat as a change-up to your squat routines. I figured I would try some today. I definitely need to do some more research to improve the comfort level when holding the weight in the crease of my elbows. Just doing some light weight Zercher's today I  was able to feel how they tax your body in a different way. I must say it did feel good to squat without feeling the spinal compression that results from back squats, or heavy front squats for that matter. These squats feel like they attack the quads pretty heavy, but I love the way the weights sits right along your center of gravity. Below are a couple of videos showing the Zercher squat for those of you that are new to the movement. Try it out!

-BM