How to Do Barbell Full Squat Wide

Barbell Full Squat Wide is a quads exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Full Squat Wide

  1. 01Position the barbell across the upper traps and step the feet out wider than shoulder-width.
  2. 02Turn the toes out at a 30-45 degree angle to align with the hip sockets.
  3. 03Inhale, brace the core, and sit the hips straight down between the heels.
  4. 04Descend until the thighs are at or below parallel, maintaining an upright chest.
  5. 05Drive through the mid-foot to return to the starting position, exhaling at the top.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Full Squat Wide

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Force the knees out in the direction of the toes to create space for the pelvis to sit deeply between the femurs.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Full Squat Wide questions

What muscles does Barbell Full Squat Wide work?

Barbell Full Squat Wide is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Full Squat Wide correctly?

Position the barbell across the upper traps and step the feet out wider than shoulder-width. Turn the toes out at a 30-45 degree angle to align with the hip sockets. Inhale, brace the core, and sit the hips straight down between the heels. Descend until the thighs are at or below parallel, maintaining an upright chest. Drive through the mid-foot to return to the starting position, exhaling at the top.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Full Squat Wide?

Force the knees out in the direction of the toes to create space for the pelvis to sit deeply between the femurs.

Is Barbell Full Squat Wide suitable for beginners?

Barbell Full Squat Wide is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Full Squat Wide?

Barbell Full Squat Wide uses barbell.

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