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Angel,
They look high, especially if you plan on doing a meet.
If you are squatting for fitness, they are fine.What federation are you going to lift in?
I think you are strong enough to get to full depth with this weight, just needs some practice.
You could use a box set at depth and use it as a guide. Don’t Box Squat, just get to the box and stand up.
You’ve also got some valgus in the knees.
This is normally a rooting issue.Maybe warm up barefoot for a few sets next time and REALLY dig the root in. Add your shoes when you get to 135 or so.
Overall, it’s a pretty decent squat, just needs some polishing.
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Thanks Murph. I could feel I wasn’t going low enough and was just telling someone at the gym that I think I’m afraid of the weight, or getting stuck at the bottom. The meet is through USA Powerlifting, so I guess the federation is IPF? This is the link for the meet: http://mass-lift.com/event/massachusetts-and-rhode-island-state-championship/
Angel
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Remember, the RPE is most important.
If you are not getting depth for whatever reason, the RPE is probably higher than you are estimating.Lifting problems are:
Physical
Mental
TechnicalIt seems yours is mental here.
Set those safeties in the rack at a height that will catch the bar if you miss and/or get spotter on the side to boost confidence.
AND:
USAPL is very strict on depth.
Make sure you get depth on all lifts.Being a RAW lifter, there is no reason you should miss depth. Adjust the wight used to accommodate if you are not confident.
You’ll be a better lifter int he long run.
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