Sumo squat

Referent in bodybuilding, the squat is useful for absolutely all your sessions. Vary your exercises with the sumo squat.

This is a simple variation of the classic squat, put a support under our heels bring a difficulty.

This compound exercise fully reinforces your glute and secondary your calves, ischios, quads and lumbar.

Instructions for Sumo squat

• 1 Set the load.
• 2. Push in your legs to raise the bar.
• 3. Slowly bend your knees out without moving them forward to lower your body without leaning forward. Tilt your pelvis to push your buttocks backwards. The hips also go backwards to accompany the movement.
• 4. Then go down according to your flexibility. Once down, move up pushing in your legs and heels in the same axis as the previous phase.
• 5. Continue your series by repeating the movement.

Sumo squat : several techniques, tips, and advice

• 1. We advise you to warm up with squats at the weight of body before your sessions.
• 2.  The toes and knees are towards the outside.
• 3. Perform slow movements and use break times at the bottom and top of the exercise.
• 4. Your buttocks are going backwards as if you are sitting on a chair.
• 5. Voluntarily contract your glutes and look upward when climbing.
• 6. Do not bend your back.
• 7. Do not go down too low if you are a beginner to plan the ascent.