Changing squat stance

big in vegas

MuscleChemistry Registered Member

• Sep 15, 2013

• #1

Do you guys change your stance based on whether you're focusing on hams or quads? I do because I've noticed that I get a better pump in the quads with a shoulder width stance and more in the hams with a sumo stance. I also split legs into 2 days so that may be why I've really noticed a difference

 

Little BamBam

New member

• Sep 16, 2013

• #2

i split legs into 2 days as well glutes/hams. quads/calves much better pump i didnt know how bad my hams were lacking until i focused on them but they grew like a mofo when they got their own day

 

fstr03svtcobra

New member

• Sep 16, 2013

• #3

Squat with the stance that allows you to get the most depth comfortably. Your hams and glutes will grow like crazy. Look at how big powerlifters asses are.

 

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BigZ

BigZ MC Site Admin

Administrator

• Sep 16, 2013

• #4

I change my stance from wide to more narrow alternating each time I have a leg day. Wide hits my glutes and inside thighs more, and the narrow stance hits more of the outside of the quads. I've found that I get a lot more width/thickness size when I do the wide stance.

 

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csuperman

member

• Sep 16, 2013

• #5

nope I squat the same regardless shoulder width and comfortable

 

Metal85

MuscleChemistry Registered Member

• Sep 16, 2013

• #6

I do mostly hacks bc it feels better on my knees, which determine how I do them

 

fstr03svtcobra

New member

• Sep 16, 2013

• #7

Kinda off topic but if you want your deadlift to go up or back size to go up as a result, squat with your dl stance. This will increase pulling power and increase the weight you can train your back with.

 

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Cyber-Suppz

cyber-suppz

• Sep 17, 2013

• #8

Yea powerlifters squat wide because it is much easier to hit parallel that way and they do have big hams and glutes, but lack quad size in comparison. That's why I do a narrow stance to focus on quads more. But that works for me maybe not for everyone