Proper Squat Technique

Jason, Under your "Summary" I noted the following:
"What we can say is, the more upright we are in the squat, the more stress is placed onto the knees."

I do squats twice weekly and my knees have been bothering me. I've changed my stance (much wider with loads concentrated at the rear of the feet, below ankle) but your summary statement got me thinking.

What if I were to place my feet forward (I use a Smith Machine for squats)? Say, 12 inches or something similar where I'm leaning backwards slightly.

Thanks

if you consistantly put a block under someones heels then it will create a compensation pattern just like anything else. you might as well have them work out in heels.

try to do some corrective exercise and flexibility work instead of just going for the quick fix. Stretching the Lateral Gastroc. and strengthening the peroneals is all you need.

if you must put a block under the heels then reduce the size of the block gradually as you work more flexibility into the routine.