Sumo Squat
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Adductors
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Movement pattern
- Squat
Steps
- 1 Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and your toes pointed outwards. Clasp your hands together in front of your chest.
- 2 Bend your knees and push your hips back as you lower your body into a squat, keeping your chest upright.
- 3 Continue to lower until your thighs are parallel to the floor or as deep as comfortable, ensuring your knees track over your toes.
- 4 Drive through your heels to extend your hips and knees, returning to the starting standing position.
