Progression ladder for the Zercher Squats

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Easier and harder steps around the Zercher Squats

These are the substitutes for the Zercher Squats, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (6)

  1. Barbell Clean-grip Front SquatPlay demonstration

    Barbell Clean-grip Front Squat

    • Advanced
    • Barbell
    • Glutes
  2. Barbell Bench Front SquatPlay demonstration

    Barbell Bench Front Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Quads
  3. Barbell Front Chest SquatPlay demonstration

    Barbell Front Chest Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Glutes
  4. Olympic Squat

    Olympic Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Quadriceps
  5. Narrow Stance Squats

    Narrow Stance Squats

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Quadriceps
  6. Jefferson Squats

    Jefferson Squats

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Quadriceps

Where you are now

Zercher Squats

Zercher Squats

  • Advanced
  • Barbell
  • Quadriceps

Harder steps

Nothing in the substitutes for the Zercher Squats scores harder than it.

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