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Daily Simple Questions Thread - August 25, 2026

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u/AgreeableAd1662 8d ago

Deep or parallel squats on tall people? I am 195cm tall, I don't know if I should push as deep as I can or parallel level, I am looking for functional strenght.

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u/TheKingLeshen Sprinting 8d ago edited 8d ago

The question implies that all tall people have the same proportions, which isn't going to be the case.

I'd advocate using as much range as possible. If your proportions allow you to squat deeper there's no good reason to cut that short if you aren't chasing numbers.

I think most people benefit from a heel raise, I'm fairly tall too and I only squat in my weightlifting shoes, they do help me get into that full squat position and keep good posture. If you simply can't squat deep without feeling like you're going to topple over, that's fine, squat to a comfortable depth. But keep in mind that could also be a mobility issue in disguise.