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Dumbbell Sumo Squat
Muscles involved
The dumbbell sumo squat holds a weight between your legs. It targets the glutes and inner thighs.
How to do it
- Hold a dumbbell by one end and separate your feet wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Descend into a squat, keeping your chest upright.
- Hold for one second at the bottom, emphasizing your adductors and glutes.
- Rise by pressing from your heels until you extend your legs.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your chest elevated during the entire descent. - Direct your knees outward, in line with your feet. - Lower as far as your flexibility allows without compromising form.
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PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Dumbbell Sumo Squat: which muscles does it work?
Dumbbell Sumo Squat mainly works: Glutes, Quadriceps. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Adductor magnus, Soleus, Tensor fasciae latae.
What is Dumbbell Sumo Squat good for?
The dumbbell sumo squat holds a weight between your legs. It targets the glutes and inner thighs.
How do you do Dumbbell Sumo Squat with proper form?
- Keep your chest elevated during the entire descent. - Direct your knees outward, in line with your feet. - Lower as far as your flexibility allows without compromising form.
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