The question many debate is…Should we squat to parallel or not? The answer is…both. Full ROM is most fitting for the majority of youth, clients, and adults. Explosive squats on the block are fitting for anyone trying to improve max force production from an athletic stance. In addition, with block squats, the range of motion is shorter, allowing for increased loads and more weight to be added to the bar. This is where the science of kinesiology comes in. More weight on the bar with proper torque and biomechanics—is good! More weight on the bar when the kinetic chain is compromised = not good. Thus, if a coach, trainer, or mentor is attempting to make a client or athlete stronger, they might run into people who want to get stronger but can’t provide full ROM. Shortening the range is not necessary a bad thing if technicality and mobility are improved. The goal of course is full range of motion, but many people sit or stand in weird positions all day, thus full ROM takes months, or even years for lifters to master. For athlete’s: perhaps they are training skill, strength, and conditioning all in one week and low squats may be to hard to recover. Perhaps athlete is in the off-season and their trainer wants their legs fresh for reactivity and balance. The point is: specific adaptations for imposed demands (SAID) varies widely on specificity and goals. Don’t be such a hater gator. Try loading up heavy for 3-5 sets of 3-5.