I interpreted SS3 to mean I should go ATG. I just reread the squat section and don't see anything that says stop just below parallel. It specifically says don't stop until you hit the bottom, to perform the full range of motion.
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I interpreted SS3 to mean I should go ATG. I just reread the squat section and don't see anything that says stop just below parallel. It specifically says don't stop until you hit the bottom, to perform the full range of motion.
To add to this, the low-bar squat is the mechanically superior movement, as it allows for greater involvement of the posterior chain as part of the movement pattern known as hip drive. Squatting high bar ATG limits the ability to involve the posterior chain as it requires a slackening of the hamstrings, resulting in the consequent inability to produce force with these highly important muscles. Come on guys, I know some of you must have read the book.
Nope, no it isn't.
If you have the potential to develop a 405 ATG, maybe you can handle a 500 parallel squat- but if your ATG max is 405 (and you only train ATG), you're probably not going to pull off a 550 parallel squat. So, why not spend your time and energy getting your parallel squat up to 550 so you can ATG 455? Or, maybe just forget about ATG completely so that you can do the things that will maximize your strength gains.
As far as I understand thus far, squat dept should be the maximum possible as long as the following conditions are met;
1)stretch reflex
2)hamstrings actively engaged
3)spine functioning as a rigid link