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There’s nothing inherently wrong with squats with parallel toes. But, squatting this way might be preventing you from using your full range of motion, so I’d recommend giving the squat with your toes pointing out a try! And don’t let your knees cave in! If that’s something you struggle with, visualize pushing your knees out or use a resistance band to help guide you. You got this 💪
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[@healthhollow7218]

Thank you!!!!! I thought my wider stance with my feet pointed out was my lazy way of squatting but it’s actually better for me! I only did it this way because it’s easier on my knees, so I’m so happy to know I was doing this right all along🤩🙌

[@VeraLaRo]

Much easier on the knees and back for sure!! I wouldn’t call the parallel stance incorrect - but pointing your toes out is generally safer for most people 💪

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[@malihakhalid6210]

@@VeraLaRo whenever I squat there's pain in my knees can you explain why that happens and how I can prevent it ?

[@sorayamahdar4702]

Thank you. This is so helpful.

[@VeraLaRo]

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[@hubertdeyette5070]

Slow motion let's people know how to do excercise correctly. Thank you

[@lisaclarke2920]

Dang, just did this and my squat is much better. Thank you soo much

[@VeraLaRo]

So glad it was helpful!

[@jangreig6206]

Excellent advice.

[@VeraLaRo]

Thank you!

[@adrie2396]

Thank you SO much for this!! I was felt super self conscious during my HIIT class today because I was the only one with this stance. I feel so validated! 😂❤️

[@VeraLaRo]

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[@CuauhtemocVasquez-ld8cn]

I appreciate a decent (clean) informative video for a change. Thank you. 🙏

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So glad it was helpful!

[@anushka3668]

decent?

[@jerrymylove1754]

Took me a long time to figure this out. Much better motion.

[@VeraLaRo]

Absolutely!! Allows everyone to squat as well, regardless of mobility issues!

[@figuerdandana8453]

Gracias por el consejo!!

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[@Princetheone.]

This tip is awesome and no trainer mentioned this 👌🙏

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THANK YOU!

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Omg! Thanks again!!

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[@jamilahzahirahhadid]

And when you drive up, imagine your feet pushing through the ground helps with muscle activation in my opinion

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[@Clate328]

Thank you 😊 doing things the right way is the way to go.

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[@truecrimenut6696]

PERFECT! Thank you!!!

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[@vivianr86]

Thank you for this! It also hurts less if you squat with your toes out. At least, with me it does

[@VeraLaRo]

Absolutely!! That’s the case for a lot of people!

[@lovecinnamonxx]

For me it's the exact opposite, toes pointed more forward is much more comfortable and I can lift heavier. Which foot position is best depends on hip configuration though, so it'll be different for everyone ✨

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These kinda videos are great

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[@angiehp3947]

Thank you so much ❤

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[@gcdy7650]

Ohhh... my squat hasnt been correct all this time. Ty so much 💓

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[@kate60]

Excellent

[@VeraLaRo]

Thank you so much!

[@sofiemuller3877]

Another advise: Go deeper, so you can reach the 90 degrees (from the Side) and keep your back strait, don't fall forwards with your upper body, it is harder, but then it trains your legs and booty better and less your lower Back. 😊

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[@devinrice3817]

Wrong wrong wrong. Your not getting full range with your toes forward due to inflexibly, pointing your toes out is not fixing the problem only compounding it. Toes straight and get low.

[@VeraLaRo]

I am so sorry that you are so misinformed. I hope you do take the time to educate yourself.

[@g_h_c_dp6010]

@@VeraLaRo he is right

[@Claudiiia87]

Devin is right. It’s the hips that have to be trained to be more flexible. Pointing out the toes doesn’t contribute to better hip mobility which is the root cause of not being able to squat low. Feet should be two fists apart and straight, not pointing outwards…

[@g_h_c_dp6010]

@@Claudiiia87 not just hips. Ankles and calves too

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[@goochmcduck4285]

Thank you

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[@PDandan70]

Yes! I'm glad I do it correctly

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[@ko1187]

Here I was thinking the first squat was the narrow squat and the second squat was the wide stance squats

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So glad it helps!

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Thankyou

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[@jbland7683]

Knees should be directly over the feet to stop damage to the knee

[@VeraLaRo]

Mmm k. Feel free to do a tutorial on your own page 😂

[@louise4660]

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[@justStardust940]

what's your height?

[@CleliaD.]

Great advice

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[@zahraajhavary2348]

I was getting it all wrong 😑 thank you for this video

[@VeraLaRo]

Parallel toes squat isn’t wrong - this is just considered safer 💕💕

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I hope I remember this tomorrow

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Thank you..

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[@lady0shady]

you can always put something under your heels to increase the range

[@VeraLaRo]

And I have a video on this - but the toe position is quite a different matter 💗

[@bellag1913]

When squatting with weight tho dont u want to keep ur toes facing straight?

[@VeraLaRo]

You certainly can squat with your toes straight. Squatting with toes out is generally safer for knees & back and allows for a larger range of motion.

[@trentbateman]

This is exactly how the physical therapists at HSS in nyc advise you to squat

[@VeraLaRo]

THANK YOU!!! The safest way to squat!!

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[@JS-ti2gk]

I’ve almost given up on squats- I never feel it in my glutes

[@natholex]

Lean your back a little bit more so your hips go further back. And when coming up think of bringing your pelvis up and forward

[@VeraLaRo]

Hope this advice helps. But please please please never do the hip thrust at the top as this person above is suggesting , that’s terrible advice. You should maintain a neutral pelvis throughout.

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What about parallel squat

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What about it?

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[@gkwn7436]

Knees exercises

[@VeraLaRo]

Not sure what that means

[@alexhall7584]

Your getting more range of motion but not the same muscle activation

[@VeraLaRo]

It allows people that can’t squat at all to be able to squat, and is easier on the knees - but, you are right, there’s a slight difference in muscle activation. For most people I work with, this is safer and something that they can do 🤍

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[@StarfistShen]

Thanks for the advice about toe placement in a VIDEO THAT DOES NOT EVEN SHOW YOUR FEET?!

[@VeraLaRo]

I’m so sorry it wasn’t clear to you and caused you so much distress. I recommend some chamomile tea ☕️

[@jeromehawes9347]

Knees over toes

[@VeraLaRo]

It’s people like you that ruin it for all of us. You didn’t watch the video and are leaving a generic comment that doesn’t even apply to most people or most exercises, and have no idea what you’re talking about. Just go away please.

[@navyanayak7183]

I tried this and i fell backwards Moral of the story : I am too fat

[@VeraLaRo]

Anyone can do squats love. If you can sit down in a chair, you can do a squat.

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[@briannajones7322]

So a plie but drop your chest weight going towards your heels.... gotcha

[@VeraLaRo]

No… plié squat is quite different love.

[@briannajones7322]

well yea, but I was making a joke darling. But looking at your foot placement and the rotation from your hip socket is the basis of a plie the difference is the torso, arms, and where you're focusing the range of movement. That was what my comment was originally going for love

[@sunandstarsgalaxy4801]

Also, do not squat lower than your knees

[@VeraLaRo]

That’s not true!!! You absolutely should squat below your knees if you have the range of motion for it. Please don’t spread false information.

[@nw0913]

This will force the person into flat feet which will force them into inward buckling of the knees. The feet should always face straight not outward like this. Pressing the toes into the ground to create a slight arch to engage those feet muscles along with using a band above the knees to activate the external rotators and hip abductors. That’s how you do a proper squat and engage the proper muscles to get better results. Not what she’s doing because what she’s doing is going to force people into the wrong form and lead to future knee problems and even low back and hip problems… do your research before just posting a video to get likes .. teach people the right thing.

[@VeraLaRo]

You truly have no idea what you are talking about. Squatting with toes pointing out is safer for the knees, allows people that can barely squat to squat properly, and is supported by actual scientific research - not random guys who just disagree with it. Please go read and educate yourself.

[@monasingh-theo2859]

:-)

[@dean8811]

Ummmm no so wrong u will never be right

[@VeraLaRo]

Ok, luckily my form is backed by science and research, and actually allows people - regular people who maybe have never even squatted before - to actually get down into a squat. But enjoy your opinion 😉

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That's a dude

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[@elnuisance]

This is so helpful. Thank you

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