Beginner
Sumo Squat
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Sumo Squat activates muscle groups throughout your lower body, including your quadriceps, hamstrings, hip flexors, glutes, calves, and lower-back muscles.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your toes slightly turned. Hold your hands clasped together in-front of your chest. -
Step 2
Bring your hips back and squat down, keeping your chest and knees elevated. Keep your hands in-front of your chest. Then come back to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Sumo Squat targets Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Don't let your heels lose contact with the floor as you squat.
- Don't let your knees bend inward.
- Do not round your lower back when squatting.
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