Progression ladder for the Frankenstein Squat

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Easier and harder steps around the Frankenstein Squat

These are the substitutes for the Frankenstein Squat, 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 (1)

  1. Barbell Narrow Stance SquatPlay demonstration

    Barbell Narrow Stance Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Glutes

Where you are now

Frankenstein SquatPlay demonstration

Frankenstein Squat

  • Intermediate
  • Barbell
  • Glutes

Harder steps (6)

  1. Barbell Front Chest SquatPlay demonstration

    Barbell Front Chest Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Glutes
  2. Barbell Front SquatPlay demonstration

    Barbell Front Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Glutes
  3. Barbell Speed SquatPlay demonstration

    Barbell Speed Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Glutes
  4. Barbell Full SquatPlay demonstration

    Barbell Full Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Glutes
  5. Barbell Hack SquatPlay demonstration

    Barbell Hack Squat

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Glutes
  6. Barbell Clean-grip Front SquatPlay demonstration

    Barbell Clean-grip Front Squat

    • Advanced
    • Barbell
    • Glutes

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