Wrong way to do squats

I've always heard that when your doing a squat, to keep your back straight head up and feet parralel to eachother. I dont have a problem with the back or neck part, i do have a problem with the feet.when i bend my legs, my knees try to bend outward, but my feet being paralel wont allow it and it results in uncomfortable tightness, but if i point my feet at about 10 to 2 o'clock, i dont have this problem, is this ok?

 

Do it like this:



http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Quadriceps/BBSquat.html

 

u must not have read the part where i said i cant do it with my feet straight

 

If you stand with your feet apart, they naturally turn outwards, just like the guy in the picture. Although maybe not as far as 10 to 2 o'clock.

 

I'd suggest reviewing the entire section on squatting at this site.
http://stumptuous.com/weights.html

 

It doesnt matter where your feet are, so long as you are balanced

 

Pointing your feet out is just fine. If you jump straight up a couple of times then look down at where your feet landed, that is probably how you should be squatting. Take a slightly wider stance too if your feet are pointing out quite far.