When it comes to squatting, determining the depth to which the lifter should go to is of highest importance. First, this creates a standard to which everyone can work with. Secondly – and more importantly – it determines how efficiently the squat is used as arguably the most important strength builder.

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Various forms of depths in the squat exist, and if your fantasy is rich, you could call any form of squat depth a valid squat if it fits your own reasoning.On the other hand, there are better ways to squat and by simple logic explain why a certain squat depth is used, and why others aren't used. (...)