Muscle Groups
- Abs and Core
- Legs
Purposes
- Leg strength
- Glute strength
- Torso strength
Overview
The narrow stance barbell half squat is a good way to build strength in the legs. Using a narrow stance adds variety and challenges the legs in a slightly different way. Only squatting halfway allows you to use more weight than a full squat. Always keep your back straight and your weight on your heels when squatting.
Description
- With the barbell on your upper back, stand with both feet directly under the hip joints (narrow stance).
- Keeping the chest up at all time, lower yourself carefully by bending the hips and knees.
- Keep your weight on both heels as you squat down until the back of your thighs are nearly parallel to the ground.
- Keeping the knees tracking straight at all time, return to the top.
Mistakes
- Rounding the back
- Buckling the knees inward
- Tilting the ankles inward
