narrow stance

Close foot placement

A narrow stance is a body position with feet close together, typically in sports or exercise contexts.

In weightlifting, a narrow stance during squats emphasizes different muscles than a wide stance.

In golf, it affects balance and swing mechanics: Use a narrow stance for chip shots.

The term occasionally describes ideological rigidity—a metaphorical narrowness of position.

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feet together · loss of balance · unstable · rigid · stiff · restricted · cramped · confined · squat · posture · base · grounded · tippy · boxing · martial arts · ready position · golf · weight

Opposites
foot spacing width

narrow stancewide stance

Feet positioned far apart

legs apart · open stance · power stance · athletic stance

stability and groundedness

narrow stancegrounded stance

Stable, rooted body posture

solid base · athletic stance · power position · defensive stance

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