Squats in the workout - first or last?

[Norkill]

Do you squats first in your workout or last or do you mix it up monthly so you don't hit a plateau?

[Bouncer]

first after a light warmup.

[wnabeabeast]

Since I don't go as heavy as I used to now I do them in the middle some place.
I might do some thing like this.
Super set leg extensions and lying leg curls.
Smith machine or dumbbell lunges.
Squats.
seated leg curls.
Dead lifts.

[Nekrawulf]

I mixed them up.

[liftsiron]

I think fist is best when energy levels is highest. However I have gotten good results doing them last when I had a brief lower back problem and was unable to go as heavy as normal.

[Mr I]

I'd love to squat last, use less weight, less stress on the joints Lee Labrada style.

Problem is it does nothing for me, I warm up with light leg extensions and ham stretches and go right in, Hacks these days

[redback]

Squats are the best excerise for growth so they deserve the most attention. Do them first after warming up.