[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:
I definitely agree with the sentiment you are expressing here, I would just reconcile your first statement with your last. If the quarter squats ARE getting the results desired, would you agree there is no need to change them?[/quote]
Unless those folks DO think they’re squatting to a depth that they really aren’t.
That’s pretty much what people are talking about when they talking about quarter squats and the like. If people know what they’re doing and do it intentionally, then more power to them. But that’s not what’s happening in most cases. I cringe a bit whenever I see guys bring their gf and show them how awesome they are squatting 155lb with utterly atrocious form. I mean, BAD form. One guy teaching his gf I saw recently literally had his feet caving into his toes. A good third of his feet was off the ground with every rep… Fortunately his gf had good form.
And there certainly could be a case made for good form. Benching with your arms flared out is bad for your shoulders and can lead to injuries. Sure you might be able to bench more right this instant with that, but if you get injured you won’t be able to continue benching, and so you won’t get stronger.
That’s probably why you should follow established form- Your chances of getting injured isn’t as high, and so you can continue to lift and continue making progress.