Sumo Squat
What it is:
Sumo Squat
How you do it:
Step your feet out into a second position. Rotate your toes out to a 45-degree angle. Stand up tall with your core engaged and your ab muscles pulling in towards your spine. With your weight in your heels, send your hips back and down to knee level, while pressing your knees and thighs out and back. At the bottom of your squat, press through your heels and pull your abs in to stand all the way up. At the top of your squat, squeeze your glute muscles and tuck your tailbone under.
Where you feel it:
You should feel this mostly in your inner thighs and glute muscles. You will also feel this in your quadriceps and hamstrings. This wider stance is great for those with knee sensitivity. It takes the pressure off of your knees because it gives your hips more room to descend.
How often:
We recommend throwing in a sumo squat series at least twice a week because when done properly, squatting will increase strength, improved balance, and tone the lower body. Try 15 reps in 3 sets. For an option, don't squat as low. For a challenge, add weight or a pulse at the bottom of your squat.
