You Don't Know Squat
I often get asked which is better, the front squat or the back squat? Being a former powerlifter I much prefer to do back squats but I think the front squat is a more effective total body-training tool and much safer!
While performing a back squat, flexibility issues may prevent proper torso position from being used causing the individual to lean forward too much and resulting in excessive lower back soreness or injury.
While performing the front squat the bar is resting of the front deltoids being held into position with the hands, pointing the elbows forward. If an individual cannot get into the proper position and hold the torso upright, the bar will fall off of the shoulders before the lower back is excessively strained or injured. Basically the bar position forces you to perform the exercise properly reducing the chance of injury.