About this exercise
A bodyweight squat performed with a wider-than-shoulder stance to place greater emphasis on the inner thighs and glutes. The wider foot position encourages a deeper squat and improved hip mobility without any external load.
Wide Bodyweight Squat
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Wide Bodyweight Squat.
EasyGlutesQuadriceps
How to Perform
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and toes turned slightly outward
- Keep your chest up, your core braced, and your arms extended forward for balance
- Push your hips back and bend your knees to lower your body toward the floor
- Descend until your thighs are at least parallel to the ground
- Drive through your heels to stand back up to the starting position
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions
Muscle Activation
Primary
GlutesQuadriceps
Secondary
HamstringsInner thighs
Common Mistakes
Common mistakes content is coming soon.
About the Wide Bodyweight Squat
The Wide Bodyweight Squat is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
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