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@seekingbutnotfinding Flexibility would definitely help, i think i have very good ankle and hip mobility which would contribute

@faithfulsteward7 I see, i definitely don't have the issue with forward leaning, at least not in a way that makes my squat feel unsafe or etc etc. just interesting to hear as i would have thought id have long femurs possibly but maybe it's also in conjunction with torso and other factors

@faithfulsteward7 Is long femurs more than just long legs? I'm just curious, im maybe 5'8/9 (idk) and i definitely have long legs but not disproportionate to my torso i believe, but ive never had any issues with reaching squat depth or ATG, are there other factors? I'm kind of out of the loop...

I also probably have somewhat 'megan thee stallion knees', if you ever feel kind of crackly or stiff in the knees even a little bit, it will make squatting heavy feel really nerving and uncomfortable. Hip mobility is also important but I think ive always had natural mobility so i cant comment on...

@ortho Do you have good ankle mobility? Barbell back squats have always been my strength in terms of form and performance, and I think having really good ankle mobility might play a part? Before i squat, for years, i've always done standing calf wall stretches before my sets and i think it helps...