Bodyweight Narrow Stance Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.3
- Alternate Names
- Narrow Squat, Close Stance Squat
How to: Bodyweight Narrow Stance Squat
- Stand with your feet closer together than shoulder-width apart.
- Engage your core and lower your body as if sitting back into a chair.
- Keep your chest up and back straight throughout the squat.
- Rise back to the starting position, squeezing your glutes at the top.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the knees cave inward.
- Lifting the heels off the ground.
- Rushing through the movements.
Modifications
- Perform the squat to a chair for added support.
- Use a wider stance if narrowing is uncomfortable.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Ensure your knees do not extend past your toes during the squat.
- Maintain a slow and controlled motion.
Bodyweight Narrow Stance Squat Alternatives
Tags
squat
thighs
strength
glutes
bodyweight
fitness