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Wide Stance Squat (Sumo Squat)

How to do Wide Stance Squats (Sumo Squats)

1. Place your feet between 125% and 150% of your shoulder-width apart with your toes pointing outwards at a 45-degree angle

2. Brace your core and inhale as you lower your body, bending at the knees. Be sure to keep your chest upright and your eyes forward

3. Once your pelvis reaches the knee line, briefly pause before exhaling and driving back upwards at a controlled speed using your quadriceps and glutes while bringing your hips forward

What muscles do Sumo Squats work?

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The primary muscles used in Wide Stance Squat (Sumo Squat) are the Glutes and Quads. The secondary muscles used are the Adductors and Hamstrings.

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