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Barbell sumo squat
Muscles involved
The barbell sumo squat uses a wide stance. It builds glutes, quads and adductors with heavy loads.
How to do it
- Place a bar on the back of your shoulders with your feet very wide apart.
- Keep your back and head upright with your toes slightly pointing outwards.
- Inhale and descend by bending your knees until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- Exhale and return to the starting position, maintaining the balance of the bar.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
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
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Barbell sumo squat: which muscles does it work?
Barbell sumo squat mainly works: Glutes, Quadriceps. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Short adductor, Long adductor, Adductor magnus, Gastrocnemius, Gracilis, Soleus.
What is Barbell sumo squat good for?
The barbell sumo squat uses a wide stance. It builds glutes, quads and adductors with heavy loads.
How do you do Barbell sumo squat with proper form?
- 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.
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