question on squat form

[pwr_machine]

Not too long ago, I posted this answer to a question about squat form. I often teach my trainees squat by getting them to toe up against a wall about 1-3 inches from it. If they can find a comfortable position with their feet and their knees and face don't drag the wall during the movement, they're well on their way to learning proper squat form. It definately keeps you from bending over and forces you to sit back.

 

[asiansinc]

While we're on squat form - is it better to go all the way down ass-to-heel, or not?

 

[jeremys]

While we're on squat form - is it better to go all the way down ass-to-heel, or not?

specificity

if you are a powerlifter and enter a meet and one guy in your weight class squats 800 to parallel and you squat 600 very deep, the other guy still wins.

 

[louden_swain]

Keeping your toes and knees in the same line often helps keep your knees from turning in, epecially during the ascent.

Thats is good information to know!!!

 

[spatts]

LS, one of the reasons this happens is because the lower you go and the more you sit back, the more hamstring you recruit, and the hamstrings guide and protect the knee joint.

Keeping the toes and knees in line requires hip flexibility and strength. This is why I tell lifters they have weak hips when I see their knees caving in.

 

[asiansinc]

specificity

if you are a powerlifter and enter a meet and one guy in your weight class squats 800 to parallel and you squat 600 very deep, the other guy still wins.

What about for muscle hypertrophy?

And are there safety concerns either way?

 

[jeremys]

What about for muscle hypertrophy?

And are there safety concerns either way?

what was mentioned in this thread is good advice

full squats are great for hypertrophy. remember that ass to the floor doesnt neccessarily mean that. dont strain yourself trying to get the last couple inches or anything

 

[spatts]

HOW TO SQUAT SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY

 

[PatsFan34]

I make sure when I start the first rep, my feet are paraelle facing directly forward, but by the time I hit my last rep they usually end up at 10 and 2, but it's all good!!!