feet while squatting

Willdebeast · 05-03-2004, 02:56 PM

does ayone know if using a wider/narrower stance while squatting hit the four strands of the quad in a more thourough manner? I know the deeper one squats the more the hammys and glutes come into play. but I want to beef up my quadies a bit more.

LAM · 05-03-2004, 03:21 PM

stick to shoulder width with the feet pointed out at a natural angle. going with feet to close together puts uncessary strain on the knees and low back...

Willdebeast · 05-03-2004, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LAM
stick to shoulder width with the feet pointed out at a natural angle. going with feet to close together puts uncessary strain on the knees and low back...

Does the same apply for leg press?

LAM · 05-03-2004, 03:38 PM

when going heavy you should stick to shoulder width also. many people go with a wide stance on the leg press (you can use more weight) but that brings in too much hamstring and glute activation for me...

on occasion I will go with my feet close together but I will significantly drop the weight...

Fit Freak · 05-03-2004, 08:10 PM

Start with a hip-width stance and as your flexibility improves you can narrow your stance.

**Prince** · 05-03-2004, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LAM
stick to shoulder width with the feet pointed out at a natural angle. going with feet to close together puts uncessary strain on the knees and low back...

ditto.

and yes the same goes for leg press.

05-03-2004, 02:56 PM	#1
Willdebeast Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: canada Posts: 125	feet while squatting does ayone know if using a wider/narrower stance while squatting hit the four strands of the quad in a more thourough manner? I know the deeper one squats the more the hammys and glutes come into play. but I want to beef up my quadies a bit more.

05-03-2004, 03:21 PM	#2
LAM Gym ratt/Part-time pimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 7,384 Photos: 2	stick to shoulder width with the feet pointed out at a natural angle. going with feet to close together puts uncessary strain on the knees and low back...
	Dumbest statement made in the Anabolic Zone for Nov TBD ----------------------------------------------------- What you talking about Willis ?

05-03-2004, 03:38 PM	#4
LAM Gym ratt/Part-time pimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 7,384 Photos: 2	when going heavy you should stick to shoulder width also. many people go with a wide stance on the leg press (you can use more weight) but that brings in too much hamstring and glute activation for me... on occasion I will go with my feet close together but I will significantly drop the weight...
	Dumbest statement made in the Anabolic Zone for Nov TBD ----------------------------------------------------- What you talking about Willis ?

05-03-2004, 08:10 PM	#5
Fit Freak Fit Freak Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,797 Photos: 6	Start with a hip-width stance and as your flexibility improves you can narrow your stance.
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