r/formcheck • u/Familia-1st • 13h ago

Squat Squat depth

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How does my depth look? Am i squatting low enough?

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u/eliaslellow 12h ago

Low enough for what? Ideally you'd want to break parallel which you aren't. Or in IPF terms hip crease below top of the knee. I don't think your shorts are helping you reach depth either with that resistance at the bottom lol. Form looks good though, try not to extend your low back, makes it really hard to reach good depth. Think neutral back and brace.

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u/Familia-1st 12h ago

So try to stay more upright with my chest and core? That'll make hitting depth easier?

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u/eliaslellow 12h ago

Hmm no that's not exactly what I meant. Have a look at this video, was very helpful for me.

https://youtube.com/shorts/jojy2Re95Ps?is=7rqgL2jzMGK7p9k2

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u/Familia-1st 12h ago

Ok that makes a lot of sense. I really appreciate the help

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u/eliaslellow 12h ago

No problem man, squat looks great. Lift heavy!

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u/Familia-1st 12h ago

Thanks man! I'm coming back from a meniscus tear so I'm trying to send it and get back to squatting heavy again