Sumo Squat to Stand
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Sumo Squat to Stand focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Adductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Sumo Squat to Stand with proper form and technique.
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Start in a wide stance with your feet turned out, arms extended in front of you.
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Lower your hips back into a squat, keeping your chest up and knees over your toes.
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From the squat position, push through your heels and stand up straight, bringing your arms down to your sides.
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Return to the squat position and repeat.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Sumo Squat to Stand safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your chest lifted to avoid rounding your back.
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Ensure your knees do not extend past your toes during the squat to protect your joints.
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Focus on pushing through your heels when standing up to engage your glutes effectively.
Secondary Muscles
While Sumo Squat to Stand primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Adductors . 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 Stand, 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 Stand, 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.
