BJJ Shawn
Level 6 Valued Member
Hello All,
My question this time around, and I've seen differing opinions on the interwebs, is what attribute helps a non-strength athlete more when doing squats: heavier weight, or more depth? Obviously in powerlifting you want to go just to the legal depth which will theoretically allow you to use more weight, but for a wrestler, martial artist, football player, etc do you think it would be more beneficial to use a lighter weight through a larger range of motion?
I'm doing low bar back squat, but I wouldn't mind hearing about different squats if it makes a difference in this discussion.
Thank you.
My question this time around, and I've seen differing opinions on the interwebs, is what attribute helps a non-strength athlete more when doing squats: heavier weight, or more depth? Obviously in powerlifting you want to go just to the legal depth which will theoretically allow you to use more weight, but for a wrestler, martial artist, football player, etc do you think it would be more beneficial to use a lighter weight through a larger range of motion?
I'm doing low bar back squat, but I wouldn't mind hearing about different squats if it makes a difference in this discussion.
Thank you.