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Instructions
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed slightly outward.
- Keep your chest up and core engaged.
- Bend your knees and push your hips back to lower into a squat position.
- Go down until your thighs are parallel to the floor or as low as your mobility allows.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Technical Tips
- Maintain a straight back throughout the movement.
- Avoid letting your knees collapse inward.
- Keep your weight distributed evenly across your feet.
Breathing Tips
- Inhale as you lower into the squat.
- Exhale as you push back up to standing.
Restrizioni mediche
- Knee injuries
- Hip injuries
- Lower back pain
What is the difference between a sumo squat and a regular squat?
A sumo squat uses a wider stance with toes pointed outward, targeting the inner thighs (adductors) more than a regular squat, which focuses primarily on the quadriceps and glutes with a hip-width stance.
Can beginners do sumo squats without weights?
Yes, beginners can perform sumo squats without weights to master proper form and build foundational strength before progressing to weighted variations.
What are the benefits of sumo squats?
Sumo squats strengthen the quadriceps, glutes, and adductors, improve hip mobility, and enhance lower body stability, making them ideal for functional strength and toning.
How wide should my stance be for sumo squats?
Your feet should be placed wider than shoulder-width apart with your toes angled outward at approximately 45 degrees to maximize inner thigh engagement and maintain proper knee alignment.
The Sumo Squat is an effective lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, glutes, and adductors through a wide-stance squat variation. Unlike traditional squats, the sumo squat requires you to place your feet wider than shoulder-width apart with your toes pointed outward, which emphasizes the inner thighs and enhances hip mobility. This exercise is highly beneficial for strengthening the lower body, improving balance, and increasing functional strength for daily activities and athletic performance. It can be performed using only body weight for beginners or with added resistance such as a barbell or dumbbell for increased intensity. Incorporating sumo squats into your leg workouts can help you develop stronger, more toned thighs and glutes while supporting knee and hip stability.