Zercher Squats
I’ve never done these, and I can imagine that they must be somewhat uncomfortable. Tom Venuto talked about these squats recently on his Body Building Secrets Blog. He also included some pretty cool videos of some guys lifting some pretty serious weights in this style. So if you’re looking for a way to add a little variety to the way you do squats, check out Zercher Squats!
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Isn’t that dangerous? How do you know you’re ready for something like that?..
djahna,
As with any new exercise, if you want to give it a try you should probably go light so you know what you can and can’t handle. That’s probably the only way to really know how you like them or if you want to do them!
Ah ok after checking the link i get it. hmm yeah that looks pretty rough. what are the benefits of this over normal squats though? seems like it would be harder to keep good form and harder on your back.
Hey Ed,
According to Tom they are actually easier on your back, kinda like front squats. The question I have is how it feels on my elbows!
Hey,
That looks like a great exercise and safer then doing squats, well at least just as safe! Knowing that exercise should be compulsary for every personal training qualification ahah
Thanks, Sarah.
I do normal squats and often get a bit bored - they are repetitive! I will give these new squats a try and let you know my results!
I hope Zercher Squats won’t heart my elbows. I have never done this exercise before but I will give it a try.
Do these offer any benefits over front squats?
I find front squats to be quite effective for my quads but i’m always looking for new exercises to build the tear drops.
That looks like a great exercise and safer then doing squats, well at least just as safe! Knowing that exercise should be compulsary.That’s probably the only way to really know how you like them or if you want to do them!
That’s probably the only way to really know how you like them or if you want to do them! I have never done this exercise before but I will give it a try.
if you want to give it a try you should probably go light so you know what you can and can’t handle. That’s probably the only way to really know how you like them or if you want to do them!