If you can't break parallel, the first thing you should do is get your flexibility issues fixed. Maybe you can find an ART practitioner to help work out your imbalances.
Once your issues are worked out, you can start to work on your power out of the hole. Pause squats would be a big help, and I agree with your thoughts about chains. Adding weight at the top is not what you need.
Low box squats can also be great for learning to develop power at the bottom of your squat.
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