Wide Stance Squats (Duck Squats) Primary muscle(s) and equipment 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

Averages for MyFit Users

The table below represents data from over 200,000 exercise logs and gives us an average for this exercise.

Average Weight Lifted	Average Reps	One Rep Max Average
135.2 lbs	10.8	187.9 lbs

 

How do I figure out a good starting weight?

Based on an average weight lifted of 135.2 lbs for all MyFit users we suggest you start at 50% of that weight:

Try 68 lbs and aim for 12-15 reps.