Squat Check

[Angel Hueca]

#19683

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[Murph]

#19684

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.

[Angel Hueca]

#19686

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

[Murph]

#19687

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
Technical

It 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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