u/mipromax

As a hobbyist lifter who does not compete in powerlifting, is hitting the technically required squat depth important because we like to have benchmarks so we apply formal rule sets to our hobbies and therefore use the official powerlifting "good lift" standards, or is it important for results of the exercise, whether strength or muscle building, such that if you're an inch or two above correct depth, you are meaningfully reducing effectiveness?

Also, to the extent going deeper puts you at slightly more risk of injury, is it proportional to whatever benefit you get in strength or muscle building?

Ok ok, lesson learned.

Hi - looking for a technique critique.

​ I am 56 years old and returning to lifting after a 7-year break. I got some coaching back then but was never an expert.

​ These reps are at 135 lbs. In 2019 was up to around 295lb, so even now these are not a difficult weight - but with my history of back spasms I want to be careful to get technique right before I start increasing loads.

Any cues or adjustments would be greatly appreciated.