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Sumo squat

A wide-stance squat with the toes turned out that puts extra focus on your inner thighs and glutes.

BeginnerNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 15 reps

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet wider than your shoulders and your toes turned out about 45 degrees.
  2. Clasp your hands in front of your chest.
  3. Bend your knees and sink your hips straight down, pushing your knees out over your toes.
  4. Pause when your thighs are near parallel to the floor, then press through your heels to stand.

Form tips

  • Keep your torso tall rather than tipping forward.
  • Squeeze your glutes at the top of every rep.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: not workedObliques: not workedHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: moderateInner thighs: moderateCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: not workedForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: strongHamstrings: not workedCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
GlutesInner thighsQuads

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