"Convincingly deep"

[pwr_machine]

Take a moment to visit http://www.usapowerlifting.com/coaching/maile01.shtml

I recall a question asked at Nazareth, how deep does a USAPL lifter have to squat? Above is an article posted by the current president of the USAPL. I think it's ridiculous. The rules still reads "break parallel". No where in the rulebook does it mention "convincingly deep". I'd like to hear your opinions.

 

[revexrevex]

sounds like that article is written by a retard

 

[Cuthbert]

Why is Jen Maile squatting so damn low in that pic

and yes... that guy sounds like a retard.

 

[Mike_Rojas]

That there's ass to the grass

 

[cheesecake]

Maybe they are finally getting a clue.
...chad...

 

[flapwrlftr]

Pwr_machine,
I think the rules should be enforced as they read. If the standard they want is 4" below, then write the rule that way. As you heard me say, compete wherever you feel comfortable. I couldn't get that deep if my life depended on it.

As a side note. I think this is where the IPA gets it's bad rep. They enforce the rule as it reads. Break parallel by 1/1000000 of an inch and it's a good squat. But, when you compare it to the IPF standard, it is higher. Food for thought.

 

[pwr_machine]

Pwr_machine,
I think the rules should be enforced as they read. If the standard they want is 4" below, then write the rule that way. As you heard me say, compete wherever you feel comfortable. I couldn't get that deep if my life depended on it.

As a side note. I think this is where the IPA gets it's bad rep. They enforce the rule as it reads. Break parallel by 1/1000000 of an inch and it's a good squat. But, when you compare it to the IPF standard, it is higher. Food for thought.

I'm with you Flapwerlftr. One cm is the same as one inch...white lights. Bigguns15 will finish what she started in the USAPL. In the meantime, we'll have some fun at some other meets.

 

[cheesecake]

Bigguns15 will finish what she started in the USAPL. In the meantime, we'll have some fun at some other meets.

I'll bet that she doesn't get any red lights in those competitions.
...chad...

 

[hellboy]

Well I'm not a powerlifter but just this statement:

4. You won't "get buried" by the weight. If you move quick enough, your muscle fibers and equipment will rebound you up at least to half way;

Seems stupid and dangerous. It sounds like he's suggesting that the person bounce at the bottom. I can just hear the knees and tendons popping when you try to bounce with tons of weight on your back. Also, aren't you supposed to pause at the bottom and wait for a light or something?

hb

 

[Exodus]

. I couldn't get that deep if my life depended on it.

i could.......... if all you wanted me to do is take the weight down that far and then fall flat on my ass.

man thats too low, my hips are cringing looking at the photo.

i respect yours and bigguns decision to finish what you've started. but get out of that as soon as she does.

X

 

[Cuthbert]

Well I'm not a powerlifter but just this statement:

4. You won't "get buried" by the weight. If you move quick enough, your muscle fibers and equipment will rebound you up at least to half way;

Seems stupid and dangerous. It sounds like he's suggesting that the person bounce at the bottom. I can just hear the knees and tendons popping when you try to bounce with tons of weight on your back. Also, aren't you supposed to pause at the bottom and wait for a light or something?

hb

I doubt he's suggesting a bounce, probably more like a quick, but controlled switch from the bottom to the upward movement.

It could be different in other fed's, I have no idea, but the only commands I've ever been given on the squat are 'squat' while i'm standing and 'rack' when i'm at the top. Never had to pause at the bottom, only in bench.

Cuthbert