narrow stance vs. wide stance squat
I was looking for some info on squats. I have always used a fairly narrow stance for squats, feet around shoulder width with toes pointed slightly out and I've been going ATG for a few weeks now. I rest the bar up on my traps. Would this be considered an olympic style that I'm doing?
Some of you talk about using a much wider stance than this and the toes are pointed much farther out. Also, I've heard many of you say the bar rests farther down more on the rear delts. I feel really awkward with the bar this far down on my back. Also, with I use a wide stance it really stretches my hips a lot it feels lilke, but I can go down to parallel this way. Would these be more like a powerlift style squat? I really don't know how wide of a stance is correct for doing these.
Should I try doing the wide stance squats? Is there any advantage to them over what I do now? I don't seem to be able to lift any weight this way, either. Which type is better for adding strength and size to the legs?