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[theguy351]

but isnt a parallel squat at higher weight just as good?....isnt that what most do ?

 

[theguy351]

ok, lifting didnt effect my play today......i won vs the 1st place team, only gave up one goal.....29saves on 30 shots....solid game....felt explosive out there

 

[s8nlilhlpr]

but isnt a parallel squat at higher weight just as good?....isnt that what most do ?

NO, it is not just as good, it is in fact worse for you. By that standard the idiots with twig legs in my gym doing 3 plates for 3" are awesome.

 

[Guinness5.0]

but isnt a parallel squat at higher weight just as good?....isnt that what most do ?

This is a somewhat long read (though not that long for the info it provides) but it answers your question. Read it a couple of times and you will understand the squat:

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=332299

 

[theguy351]

i get that but i was told (here) paralell is where you want to be....i dont have the best knees so i dont know if ATF would be great for me...maybe i could try it, but idk....ive been told here many times that parallel is the way to go...im not doing 1/8 or 1/4 ROM im going parallel.....

 

[Guinness5.0]

Read the link I posted. It addresses the issue of knee health.

 

[al420]

Bro - you need to buy Rippetoe's book Starting Strength and read it - or at least read the chapter on Squatting. In NO WAY does he, or anyone of any merit, condon or recommend squatting to parallel.

 

[theguy351]

ok well on another note, today i have to work all day then i have practice right after and i cant get to the gym.....how should i go about a missed workout?

 

[al420]

Just do it tomorrow and adjust future workouts from there - no big deal.

BUY THE BOOK!

 

[theguy351]

ok....thanks for the help......