Check my depth please

Kevin Perry · 10-06-2008, 08:53 PM

I was attempting a 1 RM today on the squat. I do tend to have difficulty seeing what is at parallel sometimes so I want to know if this attempt would qualify for the CFT. I previously attempted 280 ATG successfully.

This is 300 or 2xBW.

WFS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfgkVYEJvFU

My first time video recording so forgive the angle.

Jacob Rowell · 10-06-2008, 09:04 PM

Looks like the top of the knee is just above the crease in the hips - I'd give it a thumbs up.

Júlíus G. Magnússon · 10-06-2008, 10:40 PM

Looks valid. Just barely, but hey, that's all it takes.

Aren't you scared of going for 1RM effort on a low bar squat without a spotter or safety pins?

Brian Lau · 10-07-2008, 06:39 AM

It seems a bit shallow to me based on where I think your hip crease is.

George Mounce · 10-07-2008, 06:57 AM

I paused it at 30-31 seconds about 15 times, and I'd say you are unfortunately about 1" above parallel. Very close though!

Steven Low · 10-07-2008, 07:16 AM

When you're by yourself always try to go a bit deeper than you feel you should be going. Often times that's where you're actually supposed to be.

And be prepared to dump if it doesn't turn out so well...

Kevin Perry · 10-07-2008, 09:41 AM

Thanks for the input guys. At least I got 280, was just unsure about the 300. It got very heavy at the bottom part and unfortunately dumping that weight on concrete would not be wise.

About a month to go before this new gym opens up about a mile down the road, supposed to have bumpers and people to spot you, whole nine yards... CF and weigtlifting friendly too so I'll have more courage to go deeper.