ATG squatting and strength. Benefits? (depth pics)

[Kbooey]

What do you guys think about going all the way down ATG?

Do you see more strength gains from Parallel or ATG?

Feels awkward stopping halfway then pushing back up

Depth Check:



Pufferfish in deep waters

[Kbooey]

ITT: OP has a probation at-home ankle bracelet on under his sock

Gym is home

[BeeQue]

I squat to parallel (can't go ATG srs kills my knees) but I heard that theres no more leg activation once you go past parallel (pressure goes on knees)

[Kbooey]

I squat to parallel (can't go ATG srs kills my knees) but I heard that theres no more leg activation once you go past parallel (pressure goes on knees)

Yeah knee pain is a common problem from what I've heard. But there must be some sort of leg activation to get from the bottom back to parallel.
inb4 knees make gains

[JustSaiyanBro]

Every serious lifter that I talk to that has been lifting for 10+ years no longer squats ATG, and most don't squat at all anymore.

I had been squatting 400 lbs + ATG for years, and it's just not worth it anymore.

[fakhter]

Depth makes a difference on explosion. I noticed when I began going ATG my acceleration went up and power Clean 1rm as well.

[Kbooey]

Every serious lifter that I talk to that has been lifting for 10+ years no longer squats ATG, and most don't squat at all anymore.

That would make a good scary campfire story. Srs though, I'll probably just get my hip joint below my knee from now on.

[JustSaiyanBro]

That would make a good scary campfire story. Srs though, I'll probably just get my hip joint below my knee from now on.

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If you aren't looking for input, and are just answering your own question why did you make a thread? Lmao

[im2manly]

I squat to parallel (can't go ATG srs kills my knees) but I heard that theres no more leg activation once you go past parallel (pressure goes on knees)

huge misconception. Stopping the weight before your body wants to is akin to constantly riding the breaks on your car without ever coming to a full stop. The problem most have is transferring the weight properly. Impressive depth and weight op.

[prime853]

ATG or nothing for me

don't feel like im doing enuff if I don't go deep

also OP don't go so deep that your lower back curls in

[Kbooey]

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If you aren't looking for input, and are just answering your own question why did you make a thread? Lmao

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You inputted and judging by your statement about serious lifters im deciding to only go parallel.

[StayxCold]

I train to hit proper competition depth for back squats in training.
Front Squats I take as low as possible, just because it feels better.

[Apollo365]

Every serious lifter that I talk to that has been lifting for 10+ years no longer squats ATG, and most don't squat at all anymore.

I had been squatting 400 lbs + ATG for years, and it's just not worth it anymore.

Why isn't it worth it anymore? Or just the ATG part?

[Sodapoppin]

ATG crew checking in

[jmiddleton96]

Why isn't it worth it anymore? Or just the ATG part?

Hurts their legs too much.

[MilkBender]

can't go atg b/c tight hip flexors. lower back rounds and the bar goes wayyy forward. some days going even parallel is difficult, gotta stretch all day

[Brobreh]

atg is fkn pointless and only idiot kids who just started lifting doing it acting like theyre all elite


fact of the matter is theres marginal benefit going past parallel, atg is basically pointless unless youre an olympic lifter

[headinahole]

guys that go ATG get chicks that go ATM

[JustSaiyanBro]

Why isn't it worth it anymore? Or just the ATG part?

There are a lot of exercises you can go balls out to failure year after year with little physical consequences if your form is good.

Squats are just not one of them.

I really believe that if you lift long enough, everyone will either 1: Seriously tone down their squat intensity and stop going to failure, 2: Stop squats all together or 3: deal with chronic knee and back pain.

I used to be in the "anyone that doesn't squat is a pussy" camp, but then I realized how bullsh!t the idea that perfect form squats will leave you injury free is.

I just do hack squats now, and don't really deal with that stuff anymore.

[Brobreh]

There are a lot of exercises you can go balls out to failure year after year with little physical consequences if your form is good.

Squats are just not one of them.

I really believe that if you lift long enough, everyone will either 1: Seriously tone down their squat intensity and stop going to failure, 2: Stop squats all together or 3: deal with chronic knee and back pain.

I used to be in the "anyone that doesn't squat is a pussy" camp, but then I realized how bullsh!t the idea that perfect form squats will leave you injury free is.

what do you do instead of squats now

[bigthingz]

atg

[JustSaiyanBro]

what do you do instead of squats now

Hack squats

[Apollo365]

There are a lot of exercises you can go balls out to failure year after year with little physical consequences if your form is good.

Squats are just not one of them.

I really believe that if you lift long enough, everyone will either 1: Seriously tone down their squat intensity and stop going to failure, 2: Stop squats all together or 3: deal with chronic knee and back pain.

I used to be in the "anyone that doesn't squat is a pussy" camp, but then I realized how bullsh!t the idea that perfect form squats will leave you injury free is.

I just do hack squats now, and don't really deal with that stuff anymore.

Makes sense. So if you used to squat 400+ ATG before, what are you squatting now? Still same weight and not ATG or lighter weight to stay injury free?

atg

FUARK!!! Holy DEEP pause ATG squat of peace….hnnng. This guy is so alpha it's not even funny.

[JustSaiyanBro]

Makes sense. So if you used to squat 400+ ATG before, what are you squatting now? Still same weight and not ATG or lighter weight to stay injury free?

I don't do any squats now, I still do leg press, hack squat, lunges etc.

Going ATG is probably fine, but if you are doing 300+ for reps to failure you might have some knee pain in the long run.

Just listen to your body, if you have serious knee pain after squatting heavy, and you do that twice a week, stop that sh!t or you will be in a wheelchair when you are fifty.

[Kbooey]

atg

Myron Klokov, such a beast

I don't do any squats now, I still do leg press, hack squat, lunges etc.

Going ATG is probably fine, but if you are doing 300+ for reps to failure you might have some knee pain in the long run.

Just listen to your body, if you have serious knee pain after squatting heavy, and you do that twice a week, stop that sh!t or you will be in a wheelchair when you are fifty.

Haven't experienced this knee pain yet and rep till failure with atg. Will inform the misc when I am wheelchair

[Apollo365]

Forgot to say nice form in the ATG squat pic op. How much weight is that?

[Kadisha]

There are a lot of exercises you can go balls out to failure year after year with little physical consequences if your form is good.

Squats are just not one of them.

I really believe that if you lift long enough, everyone will either 1: Seriously tone down their squat intensity and stop going to failure, 2: Stop squats all together or 3: deal with chronic knee and back pain.

I used to be in the "anyone that doesn't squat is a pussy" camp, but then I realized how bullsh!t the idea that perfect form squats will leave you injury free is.

I just do hack squats now, and don't really deal with that stuff anymore.

Didn't like keeping up the hard work did you? It's ok, everyone can be lazy. It's a choice.

[paradux]

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If you aren't looking for input, and are just answering your own question why did you make a thread? Lmao

What type of serious lifters are you talking about? Every serious oly weightlifter/powerlifters that I know squat heavy ass weight with good forms.

[OAHUGROWN808]

If you're competing, then obviously high bar ATG isn't the best choice to use as the main compound lift in your routine.

Personally, it just feels a lot more natural and easier on the joints.

[JustSaiyanBro]

Didn't like keeping up the hard work did you? It's ok, everyone can be lazy. It's a choice.

lol, Yeah I had the exact same mentality. srs

However I realized that all the people that goad you on will not be there when your medical bills come due, haha.