Optimizing Squat Technique
74 Citations•2007•
P. Comfort, Peter Kasim
Strength and Conditioning Journal
Research indicates that the optimal squat technique is a wide stance (>= shoulder width) with natural foot positioning, unrestricted movement of the knees, and full depth while the lordotic curve of the lumbar spine is maintained with a forward or upward gaze.
Abstract
There are many variations of the squat technique, including stance width, foot positioning, and squat depth. However, research indicates that the optimal squat technique is a wide stance (>= shoulder width) with natural foot positioning, unrestricted movement of the knees, and full depth while the lordotic curve of the lumbar spine is maintained with a forward or upward gaze.