Category: Squat

October 15, 2022

How to improve squat depth

One of the most common questions I am asked is “How do I Improve my depth when squatting”. This article will explain how to improve squat depth. Reaching depth is a critical for competitive powerlifting however it is not essential...

Categories Powerlifting/Squat/Training

June 8, 2016

Squat Depth: Are you Deep Enough?

Failing to reach legal depth is the most common technical reason that powerlifters fail on the platform for squats. However, how deep is deep enough for a competition squat. For this article I will be looking at the IPF Squat rules...

Categories Powerlifting/Squat

May 31, 2016

Powerlifting for the over 40s

Powerlifting is a sport which is not restricted to the young, it is a sport that is growing in popularity for ladies and men over 40, not that I consider 40 to be old. Powerlifting has several age division devoted...

Categories Bench Press/Deadlift/Fitness Over 40/Injury Prevention and Rehab/Squat/Training

March 22, 2016

Strong Glutes for a bigger Squat

As a powerlifter, I am most concerned about lifting the maximum weight possible. I am also  assuming that applies to many of you also. As most of you are aware, the Squat is primarily a Quadriceps exercise so where do the...

Categories Powerlifting/Squat

March 14, 2016

Anatomy of the Powerlifting Squat

This is the second post in a series looking at the the muscles used in each of the lifts which form part of a powerlifting competition, as always there will be some variation as to how much work each muscle...

Categories Powerlifting/Squat