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Wide Stance Squats (Duck Squats) 
Primary Muscle(s) and Keywords of the Wide Stance Squats (Duck Squats) Exercise
| | Quadricep, Hamstrings, Adductors, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Thigh, Butt, Legs, Compound, Barbell, Lower Body, Core Strength |
How to do the Wide Stance Squats (Duck Squats)
Take a wide stance with toes pointing out while holding a dumbbell with both hands. While keping your back straight and head up, bend at the knees until your thighs are parallel with the floor or the dumbbell is just above the floor and not touching it. Reverse the order to bring yuor body back up.
Spotter Information:
Spotting should be performed by standing directly behind the individual and squatting at the same time. With your arms bent holding their rib cage. This helps control the participants stabilizers allowing them to complete the set
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Wide Stance Squats (Duck Squats) and Quadricep Workouts |
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Quadricep or Muscle Anatomy Quadriceps or rectus femoris is perhaps one of the largest muscle groups in your body and should be trained with the same intensity as your biceps femoris or hamstrings. Quadriceps are extremely important for any athlete and should be trained in compound movements to maintain symmetry with your hamstrings.The function of the quadriceps or Rectus Femoris are for knee extension and hip flexion.The origin of the quadriceps attach onto the Illiac Spine of the Ilium and the lateral, anterior and medial surface of the femur.The quadriceps insert onto the patellar tendon of the Tibia.Training recommendations for the quadriceps should consist of many major compound exercises such as the squat, lunge, jump squat, and deadlift. Other names for this muscle group or similar muscle groups referred to the '' are: Quadriceps, Rectus Femoris, Thighs, Inner Thigh, Outer Thigh, Quads, Legs, Lower Body
Quadricep Forum Discussions/Topics
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