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April 16, 2014

Finding Your Ideal Squat Depth

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I’ve discussed squat depth in multiple articles over the past couple of years. I’ve talked about hip anatomy HERE, and I’ve talked about buttwink HERE. But how do you know what your ideal squat depth is?

Deadlift

Get down into the squat position and find the exact moment where you start to lose your lumbopelvic positioning – you need to keep the arch in your lumbar spine – no going into flexion, and keep the tilt in your pelvis – no going into posterior pelvic tilt. Make sure you stay planted on your heels and don’t rise up onto your toes. From there, you can determine if you want to go slightly deeper, but keep in mind that there’s only so much wiggle room and it may be best to play it safe. Here’s a video that better explains it:

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Categories

  • Coaching Tips
  • Form Analysis
  • Glutes
  • Guest Blogs
  • improving squats
  • Interviews
  • Low Back Reconditioning
  • Powerlifting
  • Random Thoughts
  • Sports Science Topics
  • Sports Science Topics & Research
  • squat depth
  • Strength
  • Strength Training
  • stronger squats
  • Topic of the Week

Recent Articles

  • From the lab to your pocket – Part 2: Accurate max strength measurement with your iPhone October 10, 2016
  • How Femur Length Affects Squat Mechanics March 05, 2016
  • Calculating Joint Moments in the Squat September 21, 2015
  • Random Thoughts – When Being Anatomically Jacked Can Benefit You and A Valgus Collapse Epiphany September 05, 2015
  • All About Box Squats August 31, 2015
  • How to Become a Metabolic Machine! An Interview With Katie Anne Rutherford July 20, 2015
  • Finding Your Ideal Squat Depth April 16, 2014
  • The Keys to Stronger Squats December 03, 2013

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