Barbell sumo squat

Muscles involved

GlutesQuadriceps

How to do it

1. Place a bar on the back of your shoulders with your feet very wide apart. 2. Keep your back and head upright with your toes slightly pointing outwards. 3. Inhale and descend by bending your knees until your thighs are parallel to the floor. 4. Exhale and return to the starting position, maintaining the balance of the bar.

Equipment required

Barra

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Gluteus maximusQuadricepsShort adductorLong adductorAdductor magnusGastrocnemiusGracilisSoleus

Tips

- Keep your chest elevated during the entire movement to prevent your back from rounding. - Ensure your knees follow the direction of your toes when descending. - Focus on pushing the floor with your heels to correctly activate your glutes and thighs.

Difficulty