Thread: How Low Do You Go?

I only go to 90 degrees. For warmups, sometimes, Ill go ass-to-the-grass. But never with heavy weight, its rough on the knees.

As for less than 90, I hope no one votes that. If they do, they should be embarassed.

I break parallel on back squats and go ATF on front squats...

I usually aim for just below parallel.

Originally Posted by du510

I only go to 90 degrees. For warmups, sometimes, Ill go ass-to-the-grass. But never with heavy weight, its rough on the knees.

As for less than 90, I hope no one votes that. If they do, they should be embarassed.

Well I did, and based upon the way he described in his first post less than 90 degrees was meant to be ATF or ATG movements. If that isnt the case then I change my vote

I like the way LAM said it better, parallel or below parallel , less confusion that way. I go ATF on all squats, that may change as I get to use bigger weights

I go slightly below parallel.

As far as less than 90 degrees, nobody should be "embarassed" if they work out in such a fashion.

don't squat anymore, but when I did (for about 15 years) I went below parallel, and I never had a knee problem.

I do all 3.

Great tip: If you strengthen a portion of the ROM, you will strengthen the entire ROM.

Therefore, don't be afraid to do less than parallel work sometimes. You'll be able to go heavier and it will help.

Yep, below parrallel. Even on heavy, knees feel great
90* isn't that far down cause your shin leans forward and changes the angle. 90* would be very shallow

Originally Posted by pmech

Well I did, and based upon the way he described in his first post less than 90 degrees was meant to be ATF or ATG movements. If that isnt the case then I change my vote

That is correct, less than 90 degrees is lower to the ground than the other options. BTW, I go just below 90 degrees. I have read that this is less stressful than making the change of motion at 90 degrees. Real peoples' experiences provide more useful info for me than a Men's Health tid-bit. I apologize for the poor wording of this poll.

just for fun, here is the master of squats:

Yes, but can you name the spotter?

I was trying to figure out how that guy was, his face looks familiar...

Originally Posted by chris mason

Yes, but can you name the spotter?

no, can you count how many plates he has on there?

Originally Posted by chris mason

Yes, but can you name the spotter?

Im prolly off, but it looks sorta like Lou.

Hey matt if you want to get out of the corner send the pic. LOL

Originally Posted by du510

Im prolly off, but it looks sorta like Lou.

actually that reminds me of a scene from pumping iron...

edit- actually there looks to be more plates than I orignally thought and remembered in the movie.

and below 90 for me

it's not Lou, it's not a scene from Pumping Iron, and that bar is bending!

6 plates a side Thats what....?? 260kg!! 572 lb!!

Originally Posted by Saturday Fever

I do all 3.

Great tip: If you strengthen a portion of the ROM, you will strengthen the entire ROM.

Therefore, don't be afraid to do less than parallel work sometimes. You'll be able to go heavier and it will help.

just a irrevelent question.. are you Saturday Night Fever with a different user name?

I do a 270, go back and forth, bounce and end it with an inverted looping.

I'm Saturday Fever. Always been.

Originally Posted by chris mason

Yes, but can you name the spotter?

Bump.

So who was the spotter? He looks familar to me also.

Arse To Grass, how the fuck else