Sumo Squat to High Pull
Muscle Groups: Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders
Sumo Squat to High Pull focuses on Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Sumo Squat to High Pull with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand with your feet in a wide sumo stance, toes pointed out, holding a kettlebell with both hands between your legs.
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Hinge at your hips and bend your knees deeply, keeping your back straight and chest up.
- 3
Explosively extend your hips and knees to drive upward, simultaneously pulling the kettlebell towards your chest.
- 4
Lead with your elbows, flaring them out to the sides as the kettlebell rises to chest height.
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Control the kettlebell back down by reversing the movement, hinging at your hips and bending your knees to return to the deep squat position.
Secondary Muscles
While Sumo Squat to High Pull primarily targets Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Sumo Squat to High Pull, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Sumo Squat to High Pull, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
