Wide Stance Barbell Squat
A variation of the barbell squat that targets the thighs, hips, and buttocks.
Instructions
- Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes slightly pointed out.
- Place a barbell across your upper back with an overhand grip, palms facing forward.
- Keep your back straight and head up as you squat down by bending your knees and hips.
- Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Allowing the knees to cave inwards during the squat.
- Rounding the lower back at the bottom of the squat.
- Leaning too far forward rather than keeping the chest upright.
Additional Information
| General | |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Force | push |
| Mechanic | compound |
| Equipment | barbell |
| Muscle | quadriceps |