Vastus Lateralus

[johnfluke]

I'm currently a bit unhappy with the overall width (especially outer quad) of my legs when viewed from the front. Are there any tricks anybody has to really target the vastus lateralus muscle group on the outside of the quad?

Thanks

[scottness101]

keep your feet close together when doin squats

[Ajk_Lpool]

Any type of squat with a narrow stance hits the outer quad more directly for most individuals. Hack squats are a popular choice.

[johnfluke]

Would you point your toes more inward?

[Eclectic1]

Close stance smith squats or leg presses with feet pointing forward and leg extensions with your toes pointed in.

[-Lucifer]

Originally Posted by Zachariya

Close stance smith squats or leg presses with feet pointing forward and leg extensions with your toes pointed in.

eek! why smith squats?

To the O/P : like scottness101 said, keep your feet closer together while doing both squats and leg presses (toes pointing straight ahead).

[Eclectic1]

Originally Posted by Berserk13

eek! why smith squats?

So he can keep the focus on the quads. Otherwise with close stance he'll be leaning forward too much.

[Ajk_Lpool]

Front squats on the smith machine as well are good.