How to improve squat depth

A simple strategy to help you squat ass-to-grass

Coach Pennie demonstrating a full-range front squat

Let me preface this by saying that not everyone has to squat. But if you want to squat and you want to squat well, you should be working on squatting full range — so all the way down.

Partial reps are only working partial muscles. More range means more strength and more hypertrophy. It also translates better to things like weightlifting, a…