Even if they didn't want to "risk the back," there are always db squats, split squats, bodyweight squats, plate squats, etc. to start off with. These use lighter weights and aren't "as risky."
Any one legged version (split squat, lunge, etc.) uses less weight on the back, but since it's just one legged, more weight is worked by that one leg.
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