Intermediate
Wide-Stance Barbell Squat
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Wide-Stance Barbell Squat provides strength to the lower body by emphasizing the inner thighs. Using wider stance results in greater engagement of the muscles around the hips
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand in a stance slightly wider than your shoulders, toes pointing outward. The bar rests firmly on the back of the shoulders with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width. Tighten your body and keep your chin parallel to the floor. -
Step 2
Simultaneously lower your hips to the ground until your thighs are parallel to the floor in a deep squat. Pause here and then return to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Wide-Stance Barbell Squat targets Glutes, Hamstrings, Hip Abductors, Quads, Spinal Erectors as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Be sure to start squatting from the hips.
- Do not allow your back to round during the exercise. Instead, keep your spine straight and your chest up.
- Don't let your knees bend inward.
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