Are some weighted squats better than others?

kassiebby1124
kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
edited January 29 in Health and Weight Loss
I've slowly been getting back in the swing of squatting as a rehabilitate my ankle. I'm happy about it. However, I have difficulty going into deep squats with my feet hip width apart. If I space them out further, I can get into a nice deep squat. I guess I'm asking if that's okay. Can I injury myself using a wider stance? I guess essentially I'm going a sumo squat or if you know kettlebells, I would be doing a "goblet squat" stance, where I spread the knees out a little further as I sink down. Is it safe that way? It just puts less pressure on my Achilles heel.

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  • kassiebby1124
    kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
    Bump.
  • Mommylicous
    Mommylicous Posts: 121 Member
    Most women need to go slightly wider on the stance to get deep in there. I know I do :) its just the way our hips are. As long as you maintain good form (watch your knees and keep a tight, activated core, and be sure to keep your back right) then don't worry about the width of your feet :)
  • cjcmrn
    cjcmrn Posts: 134 Member
    the closer the stance the more compact you are getting, which in turn gives you a way better workout.
    However, if you are worried about your ankle then you don't want to push it. Your body will tell you what works best for you!
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