Squats

[FoxtrotOscar1]

More importantly - Squat depth.

I have always been in the ass to grass camp. My training partner for the last 5 years or so is always parallel (or slightly above parallel )



What are the PH fitness folks preferences?

[FoxtrotOscar1]

Mothersruin said:

At least parallel, but if you can go deeper without sacrificing form then fine.

I can go pretty deep and the ROM is pretty huge as I have long limbs.

This may be where I get my ROM from as I'm 6' 2. Never thought that before.

[FoxtrotOscar1]

Mark300zx said:

OP why are you asking the question or in other words what goals are you trying to achieve?

I suppose I'm asking for advice from real people other than just what you read online. Experiences etc. The original question was sparked after a conversation with my training partner when I asked him why he only goes parallel. He genuinely believed he was going below. (All the squat racks are mirrored)
I squat low because its natural to me. Being tall if I only go parallel it almost seems like a half rep.

In regards to what I'm trying to achieve - Nothing really. Lifting is a hobby. I like to see changes in the body. My legs are probably as large as id like them.

[FoxtrotOscar1]

Thanks for the advice.

[FoxtrotOscar1]

didelydoo said:

I guess that's true enough- I just like they way they move- with finesse- their form is perfect. Power, strength and it's dynamic.

Nowadays my squats all over the shop since I snapped- but I did find some decent vids from before the injury:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZDS1HXj9Eh/ (heavy single)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba3Qi2ODAVE/ (paused)

Technically these are probably as good as my squatting gets- tight form, no deviation- i'm pretty pleased with them.

FWIW I would say my form is similar to yours. Bar position, hand position, depth, holding breath on the way down, feet slightly pointed out. I'm no where near those weights though.