Exercise analysis

Review squat depth, torso control and the path of the movement.

A squat review is only useful when the full athlete and the important joint positions remain visible through the complete rep.

What ScoreRep reviews in a back squat

The back-squat rubric evaluates visible depth, torso position, bar path, bilateral symmetry and the relationship between the lowering and rising phases. Some criteria require a side or oblique view; knee alignment and symmetry are better supported from front or back.

A single angle cannot show every criterion equally well. ScoreRep uses only the criteria supported by the recorded view.

  • Depth around the bottom position
  • Torso inclination through the rep
  • Horizontal deviation of the bar path
  • Knee alignment and left-right symmetry when visible
  • Control between eccentric and concentric phases

How to record the set

Place the phone far enough away to keep the head, hips, knees, ankles and bar visible. A side or three-quarter view is the strongest starting point for depth, torso and bar path.

Avoid moving the phone during the set. Use even lighting and keep other people from crossing between the camera and athlete.

Interpret the result in context

Body proportions, stance, load and training intent affect how a squat looks. The score should support comparison and discussion, not impose one identical position on every athlete.

Questions

What athletes usually ask

Which camera angle is best for squat depth?

A side or oblique view usually gives the clearest evidence of hip and knee position at the bottom.

Can one view measure knee alignment and depth equally well?

Not always. Depth is strongest from side or oblique views, while bilateral knee alignment is better observed from front or back.

Does a high score mean the squat is safe for me?

No. The score is educational movement feedback and cannot determine medical safety or individual loading decisions.

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