Landmine squats provide less physical demand and stress on your joints, as opposed to a conventional back or front squat. Since the weight is affixed to the ground, the barbell moves in a fixed range of motion, which acts as a guide when performing the movement throughout the extension and flexion.

The landmine squat can be used in replacement for the back squat, however it’s important to acknowledge their differences. While landmine squats are usually loaded anteriorly, you can load it at the posterior to closely replicate the back squat, but the back squat would demand greater stability and core engagement.