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Dumbbell Sumo Squat

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Equipment

Dumbbells
Dumbbells

The Dumbbell Sumo Squat is a strength exercise that targets the lower body, enhancing muscle development and stability. It emphasizes the inner thighs and glutes while also engaging the quadriceps. This movement helps improve lower body strength and adds variety to traditional squat exercises.

How to do it

  1. Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes slightly pointed out.
  2. Hold a dumbbell with both hands in front of you, arms extended.
  3. Push hips back and bend knees to lower into a squat, keeping chest up.
  4. Descend until thighs are parallel to the ground, ensuring knees track over toes.
  5. Press through heels to return to standing position.

Muscles worked

Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps

Secondary Adductor Magnus Gastrocnemius Hamstrings

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