For starters, squatting down far enough (aka scoring
good squat depth) is key.
Not exact matches
There are a lot of things to learn and practice when you're new to
squatting and you want to get the
best results possible, such as choosing the right weight, engaging the posterior chain, reaching proper
depth at the bottom of the
squat, keeping your back straight and controlling the rotation of the hips.
Their slightly elevated heel can help achieve ideal body geometry for the front
squat (shown here), and promote
good depth.
Tips and Safety: No matter what weight you use, if you don't have a full
squat, you would be much
better served to
squat with the intention of integrated
depth instead of simply pushing out reps to hit the numbers prescribed.
Only go to a
depth in which you can maintain a
good squat.
Unfortunately,
better squat mechanics /
depth are almost never achieved in a WOD, but rather reveal themselves as a result of a targeted assessment, individualized coaching or mobilization, and mindful repatterning of movement.
Most of the times they can't achieve full
depth and are leaning forward, and the deeper the go, the more they stick their butt out and lean forward, so the Back
Squat turns into a
Good Morning.
Lifts must be reasonably close to a
good competition style lift (
squat depth, paused bench, no hitched dl's)
If you're really tall, I recommend geting
squat shoes to help you get into a
better squat position to hit proper
depth safely.
One of my unproven beliefs is that if you can perform a full
depth single leg
squat with
good technique, you're probably not going to suffer one of the myriad non contact lower body injuries that typically seem to plague players.
The truth is, especially if you're just starting out, do the
squat that you can do with the
best form and achieve proper
depth.
Proper temperature is defined and measured locally; the materials whose temperature one is measuring don't know
squat about the
depth of the
well — or care.