Thread: Wide Stance Squats vs. Conventional
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Old 01-16-2013, 12:24 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by BendtheBar View Post
I am addressing beginning squatters, non-powerlifters.

My recommendation was that they build up some base strength and work on conventional form for a while before trying wide stance squats.
If asked I would give a very similar answer. Right now as I am relearning how to squat raw, I am inside my shoulders.
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