SQUATS! A.T.G vs Parallel

[humanbeatbox7]

I want to get STRONG. I want that power butt and power thighs. I want to look like a 46 year old half man half horse. Forgot the name of that mystical creature but they always look strong as heck. So do u recommend ATG (butt low to the ground) or a nice parallel heavy squat

[JerryB]

I want to get STRONG. I want that power butt and power thighs. I want to look like a 46 year old half man half horse. Forgot the name of that mystical creature but they always look strong as heck. So do u recommend ATG (butt low to the ground) or a nice parallel heavy squat

I don't know what's a nice parallel means.
I suggest you practice at depths.
The lower you go the more the squat will activate the glutes and hamstrings.

The bar placement will impact the affect of the squat.

I go below parallel to a full squat. I use less weight than a parallel squat, but the thighs development has been better.



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[humanbeatbox7]

I don't know what's a nice parallel means.
I suggest you practice at depths.
The lower you go the more the squat will activate the glutes and hamstrings.

The bar placement will impact the affect of the squat.

I go below parallel to a full squat. I use less weight than a parallel squat, but the thighs development has been better.



The following website may help

What is ur height and weight and does that make a difference when u squat. Thanks for the video I will watch it now.

[JerryB]

What is ur height and weight and does that make a difference when u squat. Thanks for the video I will watch it now.

I'm 5'7" and weigh 190lb.

It's more about flexibility in particular the hips and ankles and the width of the stance.

[drudixon]

What is ur height and weight and does that make a difference when u squat. Thanks for the video I will watch it now.

Any difference will have to do with ratio of lower body to upper, and differences will have to do with individual feels, not so much high vs low bar placement or depth.

[humanbeatbox7]

I'm 5'7" and weigh 190lb.

It's more about flexibility in particular the hips and ankles and the width of the stance.

Ok Jerry, I looked at profile and ur a BEAST! U r motivation.

[mtpockets]

I want to get STRONG. I want that power butt and power thighs. I want to look like a 46 year old half man half horse.

Ed the talking horse?



ATG all the way....

hanging around parallel kills my knees..

[Keoking]

Make sure you understand what a butt wink is.

Film yourself squatting ATG with just the bar.

You need to stop short of butt winking, and work a mobility/flexibility plan if you want to go lower.

[grubman]

For what it's worth...every person who has told me they squat to "parallel" are actually only really doing 1/3 squats (the easy part). If you go to actual parallel you might as well go all the way down.

[Jtbny]

For what it's worth...every person who has told me they squat to "parallel" are actually only really doing 1/3 squats (the easy part). If you go to actual parallel you might as well go all the way down.

I squat to parallel (so now it's almost everyone ) and I disagree that I should go all the way down. So many factors involved (ankle, hip flexibility, stance, bar placement ect) that getting to just below parallel, for me, is good enough for government work.

Most people who think they go ATG aren't even close. That stupid term is tossed around so much around here it /boggles me.

[humanbeatbox7]

For what it's worth...every person who has told me they squat to "parallel" are actually only really doing 1/3 squats (the easy part). If you go to actual parallel you might as u go all the way down.

Yea u might b right

[Brackneyc]

I squat to parallel (so now it's almost everyone ) and I disagree that I should go all the way down. So many factors involved (ankle, hip flexibility, stance, bar placement ect) that getting to just below parallel, for me, is good enough for government work.

Most people who think they go ATG aren't even close. That stupid term is tossed around so much around here it /boggles me.

But it sounds super duper cool.

[humanbeatbox7]

Yea it does and as childish as it is, its fun to say. Then again boogles has proved to entertain me as well.

[DCSpartan]

I squat to parallel (so now it's almost everyone ) and I disagree that I should go all the way down. So many factors involved (ankle, hip flexibility, stance, bar placement ect) that getting to just below parallel, for me, is good enough for government work.

Most people who think they go ATG aren't even close. That stupid term is tossed around so much around here it /boggles me.

amen.

[olyw8lifter]

First, I'll tell you where I'm coming from. I've competed in Olympic weightlifting for the last 14 years. We pretty much have to squat as deep as possible.

My opinion is that high-mid bar placement will make squatting deeper easier. Squatting deep will also activate the glutes and hamstrings much more than stopping at parallel. I know a lot of older guys who get more knee pain when stopping at parallel than squatting a full ROM (range of motion).

So, to look like a centaur (half man half horse), I suggest squatting as deep as you possibly can given your flexibility and mobility. Start light, and I mean like bar-only light, and progressively add weight.

[humanbeatbox7]

Perfect video for me. I enjoyed it. Thanks man

[humanbeatbox7]

Dam man, thats word I was lookin for all day. Looks like I gotta get up in that thang if I want that look. I will start light and develop that good form

[humanbeatbox7]

Centaur

[tank316]

ATG worked best for me, and I'm glad that through the years of powerlifting I still can go ATG. But as of late I'm parking my ego and using more TUT with all my training! My job of driving redi mix truck and pay loader on/off daily, jumping in and out, I can feel it...Just gotta be smart.

[EjnarKolinkar]

The grass is about 16" away when my hams are sitting on my calves.

[DCSpartan]

Being as strong as centaur isnt enough for me. I want to be as a strong as a liger.

Should I squat ATG or parallel? What sort of protein should I take?

[skew12]

Great squat video. Thanks

[Karl_Hungus]

I squat to parallel (so now it's almost everyone ) and I disagree that I should go all the way down. So many factors involved (ankle, hip flexibility, stance, bar placement ect) that getting to just below parallel, for me, is good enough for government work.

Most people who think they go ATG aren't even close. That stupid term is tossed around so much around here it /boggles me.

Plus, what is the point? Powerlifters squat to parallel and I don't see too many of them sporting toothpick legs.

[RT1957]

The grass is about 16" away when my hams are sitting on my calves.

EK...you have great flexibility....a guy 5 ' 6" would be much closer

Me I barely can get to parallel so ATG is a long ways away and not something I even try to do. I know front squats are much easier to get good depth for me....once I move the bar to my back not so much....Nice vid

[Jtbny]

Plus, what is the point? Powerlifters squat to parallel and I don't see too many of them sporting toothpick legs.

So you can say you squat ATG

[humanbeatbox7]

What is TUT?

[EjnarKolinkar]

EK...you have great flexibility....a guy 5 ' 6" would be much closer

I found a tall patch of grass

I think using as much ROM as one is able and still comfortable is smart for most muscle building work. As long as the hip goes below the knee, parallel, slightly below whatever probably all good? IDK that is what the smart guys say in the exercise forum.

[RT1957]

What is TUT?

Time under tension....trying doing a pushup and take 5 seconds to lower yourself then as you push up make it take 5 seconds to rise....You'll feel time under tension

[Brackneyc]

I found a tall patch of grass

I think using as much ROM as one is able and still comfortable is smart for most muscle building work. As long as the hip goes below the knee, parallel, slightly below whatever probably all good? IDK that is what the smart guys say in the exercise forum.

I may be in the minority here, but even with no weight on the bar, anything much beyond parallel brings pain which I know is not associated with progress. I go just a hair below parallel, and it has served me well all these years.

[humanbeatbox7]

All of this is really good mature conversation. I want to Thank everyone who has participated.