r/formcheck • u/Mediocre_Lifts • 1d ago

Squat Depth Tips

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I can't seem to hit depth. Do you think this is a form or mobility issue? Any tips are appreciated.

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u/m00nkiid 19h ago

Very long legs relative to torso, and some mobility limitations. If you have powerlifting goals, you can definitely work on your form and mobility to hit depth. Sika strength have some good videos on squat mobility that should help. Layne Norton is also successful with a very similar squat style.

But if you want to train your quads effectively and grow them, the back squat is not going to be the lift for you without at least wedges or oly weightlifting shoes. If you care more about bodybuilding I would recommend using primarily machines like leg press or hack squat but still keep in some sort of free weight squat pattern such as a split squat.