Squat- Knee position relative to the toes

[Squat1]

When squatting should the knees track in line with the middle toe?
Is this being to precise

[stef]

What is the knee tracking in line with the toes - or any toe - the proxy for?

[Squat1]

It is the proxy for shoving the knees out throughout the squat.

[stef]

No. Think about what is important to keep in line and why.

Or cheat and look in the book/articles.

[Squat1]

It enables hip drive and proper depth to be attained

[Mark Rippetoe]

You're missing some important points today.

[Squat1]

Keeping the knees in line with the toes ensures the knees stay safe by balancing the lateral and medial forces on the knee.