Wide-stance Barbell Squat
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Adductors, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Squat
Steps
- 1 Stand with your feet wide apart and toes pointed out, holding a barbell across your upper back with an overhand grip.
- 2 Keeping your chest up and back straight, bend your knees and hips to lower into a deep squat, allowing your hips to drop below your knees.
- 3 Drive through your heels to extend your hips and knees, returning to the starting standing position.
