Squat, Wide Squat

Lever (plate loaded) Squat, Wide Squat Exercise

Target Muscle: Quadriceps (Thighs)

Workout Mechanics: Compound | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Basic

Stablizer Muscle: Rectus Abdominis, Obliques

Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus, Soleus

Squat, Wide Squat Instructions

Squat, Wide Squat Technique

With bar upper chest height, position bar on back of the shoulders and grasp bar to sides. Place feet wide pointing outward 45� to 30�. Disengage bar.

Squat, Wide Squat Form

Bend knees toward direction of feet slightly while allowing hips to bend back behind, keeping back straight and knees pointed same direction as feet. Descend until thighs are just past parallel to floor. Extend knees and hips until legs are straight. Return and repeat.

Keep head forward, back straight and feet flat on floor; equal distribution of weight through fore foot and heel. Knees should point same direction as feet throughout movement. See Smith Squat Analysis.

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2. Leg Extension, Alternating
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7. Single Leg Split Squat, Split Squat
8. Squat
9. Squat, Hack Squat
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