Equipmentbarbell
Difficultyintermediate
quadsupper legs
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.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outward.
- 2.Hold the barbell across your upper back, resting it on your traps or rear delts.
- 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.Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
- 5.Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
gluteshamstringscalves
Track Barbell Wide Squat in RepEight
Two taps to log your sets. Automatic PR detection, calculated 1RMs, and built-in plate math.