? on squat stance

[bethj]

Cathe, I notice that you use a wide stance for your squats. What different muscles are used in doing a narrow vs a wide stance for squats?
Beth

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Beth! I really don't promote doing wide or narrow squats as a way of targeting different muscles. I simply encourage each person to use a wide, neutral, or narrow stance based on what is comfortable to them. I choose to stand with a wider stance simply because it feels better on my lower back. However, I must say that since incorporating more core work into my workouts, I notice that doing normal stance squats (just slightly wider than shoulder distance) is much more comfortable for me now.

 

[bethj]

Thanks, Cathe! I'm glad to hear the tip on low back pain. I'm going to try widening my stance a bit since I do have trouble sometimes with my back.
Beth

 

[LGB]

Thanks Cathe, I had asked the same question some time ago when you were super busy, and I'm glad to see the answer. Laura