Wide stance vs Narrow stance squats

fufu · 04-10-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JB20

What do you recommend?

Straight leg marches, bridges, high knee walks, "butt-kicks" and front bending (sort of like a straight leg deadlift with your hands behind your head) to name a few.

**CowPimp** · 04-12-2008, 08:01 AM

I think both squats have their place. I have my clients do box squats all over the place, which is generally done with a more powerlifting style. I find it great to help iron out technique issues with a free squat. However, I think more narrow squats are also a valuable tool. There isn't any good reason to use one at the exclusion of the other.in my opinion, save for special circumstances.

chris mason · 04-12-2008, 08:06 AM

I agree with Cow from the perspective of variation. Variety is good in that it allows for harder training more often without the normally concurrent CNS burnout.

Narrow squats will tend to build the quads more readily in most trainees while a wider stance may not prove quite as effective specifically relative to the quads.

Chris

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