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    • Christine
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      October 12, 2020 at 8:46 am
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      #19749

      So I’m pretty sure these are high. I’ve really been struggling to hit depth. Any suggestions for that? I know it’s going to kill me on competition if I can’t get this right.

    • Murph
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      October 12, 2020 at 9:59 am
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      #19750

      They are high.
      Raw lifters with normal mobility should not have an issue getting depth.

      Are feeling tight or less mobile than usual?

      In my experience, if a raw lifter is having depth issues, and the mobility is ok, meaning they were
      able to get depth in the recent past, the issue is mental.

      All lifting issues are
      Physical
      Mental
      or
      Technical

      Many times, a mental issue is a lack of confidence.
      The technical issue which can cause a mental issue is that the weight is too heavy, or just heavy.

      Any thoughts on this?

    • Christine
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      October 12, 2020 at 10:09 am
      Post count: 471
      #19751

      I really think it falls into the mental category. When I was doing less weight I know I was hitting depth more consistently. But when I get near the bottom of a bigger squat I still sometimes get nervous. So I feel like if I can get past that it will help with this.

      That’s my thoughts anyways.

    • Murph
      Keymaster
      October 12, 2020 at 10:57 am
      Post count: 918
      #19752

      Never fear a lift.
      Ask for a spot, or set the safeties in the rack to catch you on a fail.
      OR use less weight.

      Don’t sacrifice depth!
      This is your practice for competition.
      Practice properly.

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