Barbell sumo squat
Expert Advice
Keep your chest up and back straight throughout the movement to prevent rounding of the spine and ensure proper muscle engagement.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.
- Hold a barbell with both hands in front of you at shoulder height.
- Lower your body by bending your knees, keeping your back straight and chest up.
- Go down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Glutes34%
Quads33%
Hamstrings28%
Secondary
Calves5%
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength
