Mechanics of an OL Squat

Training Powerlifting
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Should the OL squat begin with movemet at the hips such as a sitting back moting similar to what is done in PL, or should it begin at the knee?

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[quote]Olympiclfter wrote:
Should the OL squat begin with movemet at the hips such as a sitting back moting similar to what is done in PL, or should it begin at the knee?[/quote]

It’s more of a knee break. Try sitting down between your legs.

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[quote]ExNole wrote:
It’s more of a knee break. Try sitting down between your legs.[/quote]

EXACTLY!!

When OL squatting, you are squatting between your legs not over them.