Knees cave inward despite the wide stance
Adductors and TFL dominate even with a wider stance.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗Squat · Lower Body
Wide-Stance Back Squat
Coaching cues
- Feet wider than shoulder-width; toes turned out 30-45 degrees
- Sit between the knees — more hip and adductor involvement
- Drive the knees out hard throughout the descent and ascent
- Good for lifters with longer femurs or limited ankle mobility
Common faults 2
Excessive forward lean
Femur length combined with wide stance increases forward lean.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗