Wide-stance Barbell Squat
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Wide-stance Barbell Squat focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Adductors, Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Wide-stance Barbell Squat with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand with your feet wide apart and toes pointed out, holding a barbell across your upper back with an overhand grip.
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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.
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Drive through your heels to extend your hips and knees, returning to the starting standing position.
Secondary Muscles
While Wide-stance Barbell Squat primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Adductors, Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Wide-stance Barbell Squat, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Wide-stance Barbell Squat, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
