Dumbbell Bar Grip Sumo Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Hips, Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Magnus, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Sumo Squat
How to: Dumbbell Bar Grip Sumo Squat
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell with both hands between your legs.
- Lower your body into a squat, keeping your chest up and back straight.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Perform the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not engaging the core while squatting.
- Allowing knees to collapse inward during the squat.
- Rounding the back instead of keeping it straight.
Modifications
- Use a lighter dumbbell or no weights if you're a beginner.
- Perform the squat to a higher surface or box to limit depth.
Tips
- Keep your chest up and back straight throughout the movement.
- Push through your heels to engage the glutes effectively.
- Ensure the knees do not extend past the toes.
Dumbbell Bar Grip Sumo Squat Alternatives
Tags
squat
strength
glute
thighs
dumbbell
fitness