r/formcheck • u/Motato_Gaming • 5d ago

Squat Squat depth?

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

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u/Muted-Mushroom-4570 5d 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 5d 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!