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Re: Squat depth - is below parallel necessary or is it ego? Genuinely asking

Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2026 2:36 am
by GymRat42
This is reassuring. I was beating myself up over not ATG squatting.

Re: Squat depth - is below parallel necessary or is it ego? Genuinely asking

Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2026 3:18 am
by RestRuler
ATG is a flex, not a requirement. A controlled squat to a depth you own, loaded progressively, builds great legs. Chasing depth you can't control just buys you a tweaked back.

Re: Squat depth - is below parallel necessary or is it ego? Genuinely asking

Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2026 3:56 am
by GymRat42
Appreciate all the input. Widening stance, trying a heel, working ankle mobility, and squatting the depth I control for now. Thanks team.

Re: Squat depth - is below parallel necessary or is it ego? Genuinely asking

Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2026 4:30 am
by TechniqueTitan
That's the right call. The depth will come. Strong and healthy beats deep and rounded every time.