​The importance of hitting depth in the squat​​​ has been thoroughly covered in Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, articles published on StartingStrength.com, and the many, many form checks on the forums. The mechanics of hitting depth are well understood, but as a coach getting your lifters to hit depth can be a challenge. It's your job to figure out if it's a technical problem or psychological problem. There are many different tactics you can use in the case of a psychological problem, and you'll have to discern which method is most appropriate.

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