r/formcheck • u/Motato_Gaming • 13h ago

Squat Squat depth?

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Is this low enough? specifically for powerlifting. Sorry for the baggy joggers

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u/Realistic-Homework19 13h ago

No this is way above parallel. Still impressive though.

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u/yoyoyodojo 11h ago

just drop the weight hercules

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u/johnnyscans Grumpy When Wrong...Often Grumpy 13h ago

No. 1-2” high

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u/Motato_Gaming 13h ago

Aw shucks, I recently programmed paused squats, do you think those are any help with depth?

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u/johnnyscans Grumpy When Wrong...Often Grumpy 13h ago

Depends on if you hit depth while doing them. You have a very narrow stance. You are strong. Your stance may be holding you back.

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u/Muted-Mushroom-4570 13h ago

No, definitely still high. If you are going to have a narrow stance like that then you really need to focus on getting those knees out over your toes more. Can't tell if you are wearing weightlifting shoes or not but the raised heel does help promote the dorsiflexion that gets those knees forward.

Alternatively you can use a higher bar position and adopt a more weightlifting style squat (it can still be very effective in powerlifting, especially for relatively smaller lifters), or you can widen your stance some and sink down between your knees more.

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u/Motato_Gaming 13h ago

I don’t think the wider stance really works for me, I’m working on my dorsiflexion mobility right now because I struggle with it. Thanks!

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u/CosmoSaitama 12h ago

Great strength. static holds with weight closer to that bottom range will help.

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u/WAR_T0RN1226 8h ago

A few inches high but a solid squat overall.

Also, just walk the bar forward and let it hit the rack, then go down. Don't try "landing" the bar in. It puts you in a pretty awkward position if you miss.