Low-Bar vs High-Bar Squat for Powerlifting

[Austin-SMX]

I’ve been running high-bar for years but keep hearing that low-bar is the way to go for powerlifting. Is the strength carryover that big, or does it just come down to preference?

[Richardd5]

Low bar is king for moving max weight. Better leverage, shorter ROM.

[MorganDsm]

High-bar builds quads and transfers well, but if you compete, low-bar usually wins.

[AndrewPd]

Depends on your leverages. If you’ve got long femurs, low bars feel way more natural.

[Austin-SMX]

Yeah, I’m tall with long legs, that’s why high bars feel rough at times.

[Luis-VIP]

Then low bar will probably click for you. It took me a few weeks to get shoulders used to it.

[MarvinXX]

Don’t ditch high bar completely. It’s awesome for building raw leg strength. Use both.

[EdsonGS]

I alternate blocks. One block low-bar heavy, one block high-bar volume. Best of both worlds.

[ThomasM]

If you’re new to low bar, start light. The bar position torches your rear delts at first.

[SladeIron]

I PR’d my low-bar after a year of only high-bar. Carryover was crazy.