barbell wide squat

Equipment

barbell

Target muscle

quads

How to perform

1. 1

   Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outward.

2. 2

   Hold the barbell across your upper back, resting it on your traps or rear delts.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.

5. 5

   Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.