Quads · Barbell · Intermediate
How to do Barbell Wide Squat
The barbell wide squat is a compound lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, with secondary emphasis on the glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It involves holding a barbell across the upper back and performing a squat with a wide stance.
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes, Hamstrings and Calves
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Legs
How to do Barbell Wide Squat, step by step
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outward.
- Hold the barbell across your upper back, resting it on your traps or rear delts.
- Engage your core and keep your chest up as you lower your body down into a squat, pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
- Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles worked
Barbell Wide Squat works your quads as the main mover, with help from your glutes, hamstrings and calves.
Track Barbell Wide Squat in SPLYT
Barbell Wide Squat is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
