How to Do Barbell Narrow Stance Squat

Barbell Narrow Stance Squat 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 Narrow Stance Squat

  1. 01Position the barbell across your upper traps and stand with feet hip-width apart or narrower.
  2. 02Inhale and brace your core while maintaining a tall chest.
  3. 03Descend by hinging the hips and driving your knees forward until thighs are at least parallel to the floor.
  4. 04Drive through the mid-foot to return to the starting position.
  5. 05Exhale at the top of the movement and reset your bracing.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Narrow Stance Squat

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

Focus on keeping your heels glued to the floor and maintaining a vertical torso to maximize quad loading.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Narrow Stance Squat questions

What muscles does Barbell Narrow Stance Squat work?

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

How do you do Barbell Narrow Stance Squat correctly?

Position the barbell across your upper traps and stand with feet hip-width apart or narrower. Inhale and brace your core while maintaining a tall chest. Descend by hinging the hips and driving your knees forward until thighs are at least parallel to the floor. Drive through the mid-foot to return to the starting position. Exhale at the top of the movement and reset your bracing.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Narrow Stance Squat?

Focus on keeping your heels glued to the floor and maintaining a vertical torso to maximize quad loading.

Is Barbell Narrow Stance Squat suitable for beginners?

Barbell Narrow Stance Squat is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Narrow Stance Squat?

Barbell Narrow Stance Squat uses barbell.

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