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Sumo Squat

The Sumo Squat is a lower-body workout mainly targeting thighs and glutes. With a wider stance than traditional squats, it enhances hip and leg strength, stability, flexibility, and balance.
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Sumo Squat instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Plant your feet wider than hip-width apart and point your toes slightly outward.
2
Hold your hands together in front of your chest, or hold a weight if you have one.
3
Lower yourself by bending your knees and pushing your hips back, keeping your back straight.
4
Go down until your thighs are parallel with the ground, or as far as comfortable.
5
Push back up to the standing position, keeping your knees aligned with your toes throughout. Repeat.
Plant your feet wider than hip-width apart and point your toes slightly outward.
Hold your hands together in front of your chest, or hold a weight if you have one.
Lower yourself by bending your knees and pushing your hips back, keeping your back straight.
Go down until your thighs are parallel with the ground, or as far as comfortable.
Push back up to the standing position, keeping your knees aligned with your toes throughout. Repeat.
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