Sumo squat

Legseasyrepsno equipment

A wide-stance squat with the toes turned out: the hips sit straight down between the feet with the knees pushed out over the toes until the thighs are parallel to the floor, torso upright, then you stand back up.

How to do it

1. Stand with the feet about twice shoulder width apart, toes turned out about 30-45 degrees, heels flat; torso upright and hands joined palms together in front of the chest (prayer position), elbows down and out, gaze forward.
2. Bend the hips and knees together and sit straight down between the feet, pushing the knees outward so they stay in line with the toes.
3. Lower until the thighs are parallel to the floor; heels stay down, chest stays up and the back straight, torso upright or leaning slightly forward (about 20-25 degrees).
4. Press through the heels and midfoot to stand up fully, squeezing the glutes at the top. Feet do not move.

Muscles worked

femorali, polpacci, quadricipiti, glutei, adduttori