I used the search function but couldn't find a very accurate answer.
What angle should my toes face from parallel when squatting?
How far apart should my feet be when squatting?
Atm my heels are slightly wider than shoulder width (maybe 2-3 inches) and my toes point approx 30 degrees out, but prefer to have them facing slightly further forward.
Thanks in advance, krease
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06-13-2010, 04:01 AM #1
Feet angle and distance when squatting
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06-13-2010, 04:31 AM #2
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You can squat normal, narrow or sumo stance and each angle hits the quads slightly differently.
I prefer to squat with a wider stance as its easier to make parallel and easier on my knees.
If you squat with your toes at a slight angle there isnt anything wrong with this, just make sure the knee goes in that direction too/~~~~~~~~~~
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06-13-2010, 04:36 AM #3
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06-13-2010, 04:47 AM #4
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06-13-2010, 04:48 AM #5
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You got it the wrong way round.
wide stance: vastus medialis inner thigh
Close Stance: vastus lateralis outer thigh
AND EMG studies show its not all that much of a difference.
http://www.fitflex.com/squat-stance.html~~~~~~~~~~
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