After failing a heavy squat due to form breakdown, I'm torn between widening my stance for stability or narrowing it for better mechanics. Any insights?

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Wait, you failed a heavy squat because your form broke down? That's seriously alarming, man. If your stance was too narrow, your knees probably caved in under the weight, but going wider might throw off your balance even more. Have you checked if your heels were lifting off the ground when it happened?

drew_park1mo ago

Form breakdown under heavy weight is how people get seriously hurt.

seth1891mo ago

Watch someone round their back on a deadlift and tell me that's not a ticket to snap city. Seen guys at my gym ego-lifting with their knees caving in on squats, looking like a folded lawn chair. The sound of a shoulder popping during a reckless bench press still haunts me. That's not training, it's just borrowing pain from next week with insane interest.