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Wide Stance Barbell Squat

March 19, 2015 - Barbell Exercises, Thigh Exercises
Wide Stance Barbell Squat

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Preparation

For best results and safety purposes use a squat rack. The bar must be placed just below a shoulder level. To begin the exercise step under the bar and place the back of your shoulders (on the upper traps) across it. Grasp the bar with wide overhand grip and dismount it from the rack by pushing with your legs and at the same time straightening your torso. Step away from the rack with a few short steps and position your feet using wider than a shoulder width stance and toes slightly pointed out. Keep the head up and maintain a straight back during the movement. This is your wide stance squat starting position.

Execution

Take a deep breathe and start lowering the bar in controlled motion by bending the knees and sitting back with your hips, until the angle between the thighs and the calves becomes less than 90-degrees (the point in which upper legs are below parallel to the floor). From this point begin to raise the bar by pushing into the floor with your heel, as you extend the hips to get back to starting position. Exhale as you perform this part of the movement.

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