Personally, I prioritize low bar back squat (LBBS) for strength, power + size. And I prioritize high bar (HBBS) for accessory, mobility and ROM. HERE IS WHY; . 1️⃣Outside of Olympic Weightlifting (sorry guys, NOT the gold standard for life + sport performance)- an athlete with an upright torso is getting plowed into the dirt. Forward torso angle maximizes activation of erectors, glutes + hamstrings- crucial elements for sport, life, really, anything. A wide, stable base also lends itself to the universal athletic position more so than a narrow base. . 2️⃣Electromyography (EMG) confirms significant differences in posterior muscle chain activation during eccentric phases between both squat techniques. (LES / GM / BF / RF / VLO / VMO) activity during eccentric phase of squat motion are *significantly* higher during LBBS than HBBS. (knee extensors muscles between HBBS and LBBS are negligible). That means you’re building stronger lower body structures with less volume and getting + less wear / tear on the knees with heavier weights. . 3️⃣Regardless of the movement (clean / front squat / ect) we can build specific strength + power through the position where the hips are farthest away from our anchor point- usually between 80-90 degrees of flexion. You’ll rarely ever see a lifter get buried below parallel- reps are usually failed 1-2 inches ABOVE parallel. Stronger hips + hamstrings will help plow through your high bar PR’s with ease. . Should you do both? I think so. The hip is the most powerful engine in the body- so I put that, hamstrings, + erectors at the center of my training. Most of my training cycles revolve around low bar as a priority + high bar as accessory or hypertrophy. I also go full ROM on my accessories (lunges, front squats, ect) to keep my joints healthy.