I have read Dave Tate articles that outlined what should be emphasized if the weakness is in either the lower, middle, or lockout portion of the bench. Is there a similar article or post for squat that I have not found. My sticking point is within 2-4 inches of parallel each way, with parallel being the weakest. If I don’t really step on the gas at the bottom of a squat so I can blow past parallel, then I fail the lift.
If you get stuck in the bottom of the squat, try starting with that squat from the bottom. So start the squat with concentric phase first instead of the eccenctric phase. This may help.
westside will say a) you need mor hamstring and lower back work, b) you need more speed. so do rev hypers, glute ham raises, and some box squats, with sub max weights using bands or chains, check there site out.
HapaHaole, what is the idea behind that? If you eliminate the eccentric, you take away the stretch reflex, which means you will have to use a much lighter weight.
Thanks jason, lower back may be the problem at parallel. I have very strong hamstrings. There are about 1:1 or a little better to my quads, however my lower back is pretty weak.
Order Ian King’s killer ex for legs video and watch a couple times…I’ve been squatting for years intuitively learning the kinesiology of the movement but his video really clarified pelvis position, hamstring/glute activation and muscle involvement. My sticking point still changes occasionally but I can pretty much troubleshoot all my problems as they appear now.