Heels rise — can't achieve depth
Ankle mobility is a hard limiter in the narrow stance.
Overactive muscles
SoleusGastrocnemius
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗StretchWall calf stretch — soleus (knee bent)↗Squat · Lower Body
Narrow Stance Squat
Coaching cues
- Feet together or close; toes slightly forward
- Squat between the knees — quads are the primary mover
- Requires good ankle mobility to achieve depth in narrow stance
- Sit down rather than back — vertical shin is key
Common faults 2
Knees pinch together at the bottom
Narrow stance amplifies adductor pull on the knees.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complex
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗