How low should your squat go?


Here’s our national weightlifter Aniq Kasdan in the ATG squat, which requires excellent mobility in the hip, knee and ankle joints. — Photos: Filepic

Here’s a question I get asked a lot: “What’s the right depth for a squat?”

There really is no gold standard for how deep or low you should squat.

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