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    Default Stance Variations between different heights

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    For tall guys, i find i that its quite difficult to squat to parallel without losing tightness at my back. A narrower stance suits me well. Any of you other tall guys work similar? What about you manlets?

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    Narrower is generally better than wider. Eases the stress on my hip flexors.

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    I'm short. I've found that a narrow stance doesn't work very well for me; I go a bit wider than shoulder width. I still point toes out, and push knees out.

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    I am 5'8"

    My squat stance has to be wider than shoulders or I cannot get deeper than a quarter squat.

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    I am 6''5'' and I use a pretty wide stance with toes way beyong 30 degrees.

    Never tried narrowing it, I have the feeling it will make hitting depth harder.

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