Jornal de Jon415, 25 jun 23

I'd say too deep if your knees hurt. My husband and I used to compete in powerlifting, well he still does. You only have to break parallel for sport. 

Knees feel fine. I’ll let you know if that changes. I always try to hit FULL range of motion with any exercise I do. My main focus is maximum muscle stimulation through the full range. Hitting depth covers whatever parallel can do and then some. I could lift heavier if I stopped at parallel but I know, with that same weight, hitting depth will always be more challenging. 

I’m the same way Jon. You do some half range (parallel) back squats too. But, always finish with lower weight and full range. I also do hack squat, front squat and leg press all with full range of motion. Everything else’s always full range as well. Only some back squats half range to try to increase verticals jump height. 

Cindy, Yes! My sentiments on lifting exactly. I understand some people can’t hit full range (what’s full range, really) for whatever reason, sometimes legitimate, but more often than not, it’s because it’s easier to not go full range. I like to hit a weight that’s challenging enough but one that I can command and control. I’ve been humbled many times and learned the hard way to keep my ego in check. 

Dang gc23 That sounds like a grueling leg workout. I love the hack squat since it relieves my back a bit so I can focus on legs. My lower back is usually fried after squats and RDLs. I can totally see how training parallel squats can increase jump height. I will probably incorporate them when my current lifts start feeling stale and I want to change it up. Just to be clear, I have nothing against parallel or saying ATG is better. Just another tool in the toolbox. 

90 degree is good enough. 

Good enough for what? And why be good enough when you can be better? 

I don’t do the hack, back and front squats all on the same day anymore. I do full body workout 3 days a week. Day 1 day back squat (parallel heavy) leg extensions, leg curls, ham curls, and leg press. 2nd day front squat hip thrusts, DL, RDL, front squats and calf raises along with the rest of the body exercises. 3rd day back squat FOM heavy 3 sets, back squat FOM heavy as possible and get a 20 Rep burn out, leg tension, ham curl. 

Good enough to count as a rep, and good enough for growth.  

Unless I’m practicing for something specifically, what sense does it make to stop at 90 when you can go much further? I’m pretty sure whether parallel or below parallel, growth is being stimulated 🤔 

Wooza, that is a really deep squat! I can do 1/2 that range💪💪👋👋👋 

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Not always, Cindy. Many people have injuries or conditions that don't allow full ROM.