Full squats reward mobility, control, and honest range of motion. Partial reps may move more weight, but depth changes the work being done.
Heavier isn’t the only way to increase work. Expanding range of motion in squats and deadlifts can add distance, challenge, and long-term strength potential.
Squat depth gets a lot less scary when you understand what the knees, hips, and spine are actually doing. This piece pushes back on the old “knees behind the toes” rule with a more complete look at full-squat mechanics.