Legs & glutes
Sumo squat
A wide-stance squat that puts more work through your inner thighs and glutes.
Beginner Low impact
How to do it
- Stand with your feet wider than your hips, toes turned out about 30–45 degrees.
- Hold your hands together at your chest, or let a dumbbell hang between your legs.
- Bend your knees outwards over your toes and lower your hips straight down.
- Keep your chest up and back long.
- Press through your heels to stand, squeezing your glutes at the top.
Form tips
- Knees follow the direction of your toes.
- Think "down" rather than "back".
Common mistakes
- Toes pointing forward while knees go out (strains the knees).
- Leaning forward from the waist.
Easier and harder
Make it easier
Make the squat shallower.
Make it harder
Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell, or pulse at the bottom for a few counts.
