If your client's feet roll excessively outward during a squat with mini-band, which of the following cues should you use to correct it?

Maintaining ground contact with the base of each big toe is the most effective cue for addressing excessive outward rolling of the feet during a squat. This cue encourages proper alignment of the feet and helps activate the muscles responsible for stabilizing the ankle and maintaining proper foot posture. By focusing on keeping the big toes grounded, the client is more likely to engage the adductor muscles and other stabilizers of the lower body, promoting better control and reducing the tendency for the feet to roll outward.

In the context of a squat, proper foot positioning is crucial for maintaining balance and alignment throughout the movement, which directly affects the knees and hips as well. When the base of the big toes is engaged, it enhances the ability of the client to keep their knees tracking over their toes, thereby improving squat mechanics and reducing the risk of injury.

The other cues may not specifically address the issue of excessive foot rolling. Shifting weight into the heels may help with overall balance but doesn’t provide a targeted correction for the foot position. Lifting the hips higher can alter the squat mechanics without correcting the foot positioning, and widening the stance may inadvertently increase the rolling or could create other alignment issues. Thus, focusing on the base of the big toes is the most direct and effective cue