Feet spread out when squatting

[Staring At Fate]

Hey everyone I'm having a problem when working on my squatting form and it's driving me crazy. I fix my feet at a 30 degree angle put as soon as I do a few reps it seems impossible to keep them fixed at this angle and they go wider. The reason is I've been re-reading starting strength and it says to stay at the angle or else it becomes a bigger issue.

Does anyone have advice regarding this problem.

 

[tsukongk]

Can't remember that part of SS, did he say what exactly went wrong?

My feet aren't set at 30 degrees, they're a bit wider, about 40ish. I used to have really wide angle feet when squatting and it caused me to stress just my quads(resulting in a really weak squat), having a smaller angle helped me set my weight on my heels. But that's just me, and I'm still learning every time.

Did you have any similar issues? Also, it'd probably help if you told everyone your training history, physical stats, and current RMs.

A form video would be great as well.

 

[48mpg]

ive noticed that lately when i squat on the platform. the surface of the platform and the bottom of my shoes are a bit slick so when i force my knees out wider, my feet tend to turn out more.

to solve this, i just wipe the bottom of my shoes off before i squat. gives me the traction i need to be able to push my knees out and not have my feet turn.

I do try to use the squat rack that is on the rubber mats when its available as i have never had this problem squatting there.

a side question: 30 degrees? i try to squat with my feet much straighter than that, not sure why i do that tbh.

 

[Pearse Shields]

If your feet are being externally rotated as you squat, chances are you have tight calves and could do with some foam rolling and stretching pre-workout.

 

[tkdyo]

If I remember correctly he says in SS they should be 30 degrees at shoulder width apart, but the wider you go, the more you turn them out. Likewise the narrower you go, the more you turn them straight. Its up to your unique biomechanics though, these are just general guidelines.

 

[Obscure Terror]

I squat with about 30 degree angle, heels slightly wider than shoulder width. If I turn my toes out my knees start to buckle inwards. Try widening your stance a little and see if your feet stop turning out.