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Back Squat: QUADS vs GLUTES

Discussion in 'Training' started by Zillagreybeard, Apr 15, 2024.

QUADRICEPS: Maintain a shoulder-width stance and elevate your heels. This will allow you to stay more upright during the squat and the knees travel forward more. Resulting in more knee extension, which helps train the quadriceps.

GLUTES: Widen your stance and allow your upper body to lean forward more during a squat. Positioning the bar lower on your back (low-bar squat) helps with comfortably leaning forward during the squat. With a low-bar squat, there will be more hip extension, and the glutes will be worked harder.

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You’re absolutely right! Those stance and body position adjustments definitely target different muscle groups during the squat.

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