SuicideFuel Anyone else struggle with barbell squat?

[cripplecel]

I tried for 1.5yrs to do it but I could never get to enough depth for powerlifting. Even with safety bar I couldn’t get proper depth. The best I can do is above parallel but if I go past that point I start leaning forward too much because my hips got shit range & it feels AWFUL.

I also got hip injury from barbell squatting in 2022. I wish I never bothered so I could have avoided wasting time & money. If I had just given up on barbell squatting and did some other shit I wouldn’t have quit last year and would have been less depressed compared to focusing on trying to get strength in the lift but getting depressed because I physically cant do it.

Brutal incel genes pill.

I’m going to get a belt squat machine so I can do a squat variation that actually works for me. I used this machine in the powerlifting gym I went to & I could progress with no hip issues.

 

[wereq]

1. Master hip mobility and ankle mobility.

2. Do hip thrusts and glute kickbacks to cover for injury.
3. Use Marrs bar

or v-squat machine or hack squat to develop depth.

 

[cripplecel]

1. Master hip mobility and ankle mobility.
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2. Do hip thrusts and glute kickbacks to cover for injury.
3. Use Marrs bar
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or v-squat machine or hack squat to develop depth.

Tried shit like this for 1.5yrs especially after injury but it didn’t change depth at all.

 

[K1ng N0th1ng]

I had this exact issue with leaning forward too much.

I've found that pointing my toes outward helps me squat better.
But I've heard it's bad for your knees long-term so idk.

 

[cripplecel]

I had this exact issue with leaning forward too much.

I've found that pointing my toes outward helps me squat deeper.
But I've heard it's bad for your knees long-term so idk.

I naturally want to go to a wide, toe out stance. It’s ideal stance for me but I can’t hit depth with that even.

I don’t think it’s bad for you, the stance just depends on hip genetics.

 

[wereq]

Tried shit like this for 1.5yrs especially after injury but it didn’t change depth at all.

cripplecel​

 

[WornOutHopecel]

I recommend you cease barbell squatting. It burdens your spine for no extra gain. Use the squat belt and a backbag if you like. You can get a lumbar hernia with the barbell. Also look into Doug Brignole.

 

[WornOutHopecel]

If you need more bodybuilding advice, then PM me.

 

[starcrapoo]

back squat is the best exercise by far for athletes.

but not doing it full range is pointless. ever see the chicken legs on powerlifters vs olympic weightlifters?

 

[Natey Nate]

I got weightlifting shoes to help me squat to depth