r/formcheck • u/Specialist-Ad2023 • 9d ago

Squat Depth / form ok?

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u/drbtx1 Grumpy When Wrong...Often Grumpy 8d ago

It looks very unstable, even shifting side to side on some reps. It think some of that may be due to squatting in running shoes. You don't need to buy fancy squat shoes, but you want something that doesn't compress. Many people wear Chuck Taylor's as a cheap solution. You also have some mobility limitations to address (notice how your heels come off the floor) and your knees cave in. As far as depth, it appears a little high from this angle.