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How deep do you or should you squat?

GoTimeBaby
GoTimeBaby Posts: 27
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I've seen people squat so low that it looks like their butt is going to touch the ground and I know I can't get that low. Just if I happen to have to squat down, low, in daily life, my knees aren't happy about it.
Is it necessary to squat that deep?

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  • lwoodroff
    lwoodroff Posts: 1,431 Member
    Nope. Parallel hip and knee joints is fine :-)
  • jstout365
    jstout365 Posts: 1,686 Member
    Nope. Parallel hip and knee joints is fine :-)

    ^^ Yep. The squat you saw is often called ATG or @ss to ground/grass. Getting that low takes practice and flexibility and is not necessary to engage all the muscles.

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