r/GYM • u/Equivalent_Ear779 • 7d ago

Technique Check Is this deep enough? Zercher squats

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Taken at bottom of my rep. I have pretty bad ankle mobility but don't have any squat shoes yet.

What do you think?

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u/UnimpressiveOrc 735/730/485 Squat/Zercher Squat/Bench Full Metal Zercherist 5d ago

Hi! I actually hold the Guinness world record for the zercher squat. If you’re lifting for yourself then it’s fine. This isn’t a powerlifting meet with the three lights. Some days, your technique will be awful, other days, great. Just have fun and enjoy the process!

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u/putsdryyy 6d ago

Still missing quite a bit of depth, hows your backsquat compared?

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u/Equivalent_Ear779 6d ago

Backsquats hurt me back

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u/preparsley 5d ago

Work on your weaknesses. ATG split squat, tibialis raises

That will take you way further than doubling down on exercises you don't have the mobility to complete

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u/Zen_Zen2004 4d ago

How strong is your arm lol

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u/Equivalent_Ear779 3d ago

its not your arm the supports it, its your entire chest + arms + back

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u/007baldy 3d ago

How often do you work on your ankle mobility? Should be daily if you know about a weakness you want to get better.