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Bodyweight Sumo Squat

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Strengthen legs & glutes with this bodyweight sumo squat! A great exercise for all fitness levels.

Ms. Grey Smith
Ms. Grey Smith
@JustHer_grayTho

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

1. Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed out at a 45-degree angle.

2. Keep your back straight and chest up as you prepare to squat down.

3. Place your hands in front of you, either by crossing them at your chest or extending them straight out for balance.

4. Bend your knees and lower your hips down and back as if you're sitting back into a chair, keeping the weight in your heels.

5. Squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you comfortably can go without compromising your form.

6. Make sure your knees are tracking over your toes and do not extend past your feet.

7. Engage your core and push through your heels to return to the starting position, fully extending your hips and knees.

8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions. The images provided show the muscles engaged during the different phases of the sumo squat, emphasizing the primary and secondary muscle groups involved.

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