Should I squat with a wide or narrow stance?

“Dude! This is how you should squat. Hip width apart.” Can you issue a blanket statement about how you should squat, specifically in this case, stance width? Should I squat with a wide or narrow stance?

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  • Demers, Eric, et al. “The effect of stance width and anthropometrics on joint range of motion in the lower extremities during a back squat.” International journal of exercise science 11.1 (2018): 764.

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