Proper squat depth

WHAT IS THE PROPER SQUAT DEPTH AND WHY?

Mar 1, 2026

Weight training

Coach Rusty, Full low bar squat, Full squat, Learning to squat, Low bar squat, Proper squat depth, Squat, Squat depth, Starting Strength, What is the proper squat depth

Hugo Noya Enríquez

Today we´re going to discuss the standard for squat depth, comparing and contrasting the positions in high squats with proper squats. In Starting Strength, coaches like Rusty from the Wichita Falls Athletic Club have the reasons why they want to be squatting to the proper depth. It involves the hamstring, back angle, knee angle, most…