I am sure that there are tons of squat variations, and along with that something that each one does that makes it special. These variations can lead to increasing strength in other areas you're not used to, therefore evolving your max strength on the original back squat.   

In this podcast we're gonna go over 4 of my favorite squat variations that are guaranteed to increase your strength, lean muscle mass, get you faster, and definitely more explosive.   

1) Pause Squats- A simple, explosive movement. You get into a regular back squat and hit full depth, once you hit full depth you pause for 2-4 seconds then explode up (focusing on butt and hammys) to the starting position.  

2) Front Squats- These are one of the variations that I have a love/hate relationship with them. They work you out great and can be used to improve proper form and keep the core involved throughout the entire squat.  

3) 1.5 Squats- These just downright suck! Aimed to improve muscular endurance and strength, 1.5 squats is a variation where you do a full squat, come half way up, back down to a full squat, and then stand all the way up for 1 full rep. #burncity to say the least  

4) Box Squats- Last, but definitely not least. I love box squats, not only for its improvement of your starting strength, but also because they take stress of your joints. Also, they tend to target your glutes and hammys a lot more effectively!