Barbell Wide Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Wide Stance Squat, Wide Grip Squat
How to: Barbell Wide Squat
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and toes pointed slightly outward.
- Rest a barbell on your upper back, gripping it firmly.
- Engage your core, keep your chest up, and your back straight.
- Bend at the knees and push your hips back to lower your body into a squat.
- Keep your knees aligned over your toes to avoid collapsing inward.
- Squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground or lower, if comfortable.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing knees to cave inward during the squat.
- Leaning forward too much instead of descending with the hips.
- Not going deep enough into the squat.
Modifications
- Use a box to sit back onto for a guided squat depth.
- Perform the squat without weights to focus on form.
Tips
- Ensure your feet are positioned wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your chest up and back straight throughout the movement.
- Focus on sitting back into the squat to engage the hips and glutes.
Barbell Wide Squat Alternatives
Tags
thighs
strength
quadriceps
glutes
barbell
squat