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Sumo squat GIF

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Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • GlutesMusculus gluteus maximus
  • Inner thighsMusculi adductores
  • HamstringsMusculi ischiocrurales
Equipment
No equipment
Level
beginner
Loop
One repetition, 3.1 seconds

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How to do a sumo squat

  1. Set your feet wider than shoulder-width with toes angled outward.
  2. Brace your core, keep your chest tall and clasp your hands in front for balance.
  3. Lower your hips down and back by bending the knees until thighs are parallel to the floor.
  4. Keep your knees pushed out in line with your toes throughout the movement.
  5. Drive through your heels and squeeze your glutes to return to standing.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

  • Keep your chest lifted and back neutral, avoiding forward rounding.
  • Push your knees outward so they track over your toes, not caving inward.
  • Keep your heels planted and weight distributed through mid-foot and heels.
  • Descend to at least parallel while maintaining control.

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