Sumo Squat
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Lower your body by bending your knees and pushing your hips back, ensuring your knees are directly above your ankles and not extending past your toes.
Keep your chest and head up, maintaining a straight back as you lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
Hold this position for a few seconds, squeezing your glutes.
Then, push your body back up to the starting position, straightening your legs and squeezing your glutes at the top.
Pro Tip
Keep Your Chest Up: Another common mistake is leaning forward or letting your back round. To avoid this, keep your chest up and your back straight throughout the exercise. This will not only help you maintain balance but also ensure that the focus remains on your lower body muscles. Depth of the Squat: To get the most out of the exercise, aim to lower your hips until they are parallel with your knees. However, do not force yourself to go lower if you feel discomfort. It's better to perform the exercise correctly with a smaller range of motion than to risk injury. Knee Alignment: Be sure to keep your knees in line with your feet. If your knees cave in or push