Sumo Squat – Barbell
- Hold a barbell behind your neck, resting it on your shoulders with your elbows pointing down and your palms facing forward.
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and toes pointed out at about a 45-degree angle.
- Keep your chest up, back straight, and weight primarily on your heels. This is your starting position.
- Bend your knees, keeping them in line with your toes, while lowerering your hips down until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor.
- Push through your heels to extend your legs and return to the starting position.
Primary Muscles
- Glute
- Hamstring
- Quad
- Thigh - Inner
Secondary Muscles
- Calf
- Lower Back
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