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Thread: Post-quarantine squat recheck

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    Default Post-quarantine squat recheck

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    Set of 97.5kg

    Finally back to where I was before quarantine. Been doing SS for ~3.5 months prior to that.

    My big question is regarding my depth: I seem to be going below parallel on all reps. Or am I perhaps over exaggerating and my depth is fine? In the case that I'm not: just how "dangerous"/detrimental to overall performance is going below parallel?

    I also began using a belt since last time, and I find it certainly helps.

    Anyway, I'd appreciate any input. Thanks.

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    You should be aiming for just below parallel on all reps in order to maximize the contribution of the different muscle groups. You are much deeper than this on these reps, so you need to cut some depth off. Also reach back with your butt more about halfway down. Going to complete depth (completely closed knee angle) will limit the weight you can lift.
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    Thank you, I'll work on my depth next workout.

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