Optimizing squat technique

Comfort, Paul; Kasim, Peter

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.

Citation

Comfort, P., & Kasim, P. (2007). Optimizing squat technique. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 29(6), 10-13. https://doi.org/10.1519/00126548-200712000-00001

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2007-12
• Deposit Date: Aug 1, 2023
• Journal: Strength and Conditioning Journal
• Print ISSN: 1524-1602
• Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 29
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 10-13
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1519/00126548-200712000-00001