This is a good question!!
I’ve tried both ways, and although with no weight if I have my toes pointed out, I can feel my glutes contract a little bit better, that doesn’t feel comfortable as I start adding weight. What I’ve found works for me is to set up with my feet forward, and then feel like I’m corkscrewing outwards a little bit. My feet are still more or less forward, but by putting tension in the outward rotation, it helps me engage my glutes and still feel like my joints are moving the way they’re supposed to, and I can grip the ground well which will add to your stability and strength… hope that helps!
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