Side to Wide Squat
Description
The side to wide squat is performed by stepping wide to one side and immediately squatting down in a sumo-style wide squat. The lateral movement adds adductor work and the wide squat builds the inner and outer thighs. It is a great conditioning move for athletes.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Side to Wide Squat Instructions
- Stand tall with feet together and arms at your chest for balance.
- Step one foot wide out to the side.
- Plant the foot and immediately drop into a wide squat.
- Sit your hips back and keep your chest up.
- Continue until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- Drive up and step the foot back to center.
- Stand tall briefly.
- Step out to the other side and squat. Alternate sides each rep.
Side to Wide Squat Form & Visual
Side to Wide Squat Benefits
- Builds the adductors
- Trains lateral movement
- Combines strength and conditioning
- No equipment required
- Useful for athletes
- Strong leg builder
Side to Wide Squat Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus maximus
- Adductors
- Hamstrings
Side to Wide Squat Variations & Alternatives
- Sumo Squat
- Cossack Squat
- Side Lunge
- Lateral Squat
