Barbell Wide Squat

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Learn how to do the Barbell Wide Squat with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Quads, with secondary emphasis on Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves.

Barbell Wide Squat exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Wide Squat

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Wide Squat with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outward.
  2. 2Hold the barbell across your upper back, resting it on your traps or rear delts.
  3. 3Engage your core and keep your chest up as you lower your body down into a squat, pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
  4. 4Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Wide Squat Muscles Worked

Primary

quads

Secondary

gluteshamstringscalves

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Extended

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