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How to do Wide squat

Wide squat works the Inner thighs (adductors), glutes, thighs with no equipment. Key cue: “Wide stance, knees and toes turned out, sink straight down”

LegsGlutesEasyNo equipmentQuiet

Steps

  1. Stand with feet 1.5–2× shoulder-width, toes turned out about 45°
  2. Keep your torso upright and lower straight down
  3. When your thighs near parallel, squeeze your inner thighs to stand up

How many: 12–15 reps × 2–3 sets

Muscles worked

Inner thighs (adductors), glutes, thighs

Common mistakes

Easier or harder

EasierGo only half as deep
HarderRise onto your toes as you stand up

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