Dumbbell Sumo Pull Through Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Erector Spinae, Hamstrings
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Sumo Dumbbell Pull Through
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Dumbbell Sumo Pull Through
- Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell with both hands between your legs.
- Hinge at your hips, lowering the dumbbell while keeping your back straight.
- Drive through your heels and extend your hips forward to pull the weight through the legs.
- Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Arching the back instead of keeping it neutral.
- Using too much weight causing form breakdown.
- Rushing through the movement instead of maintaining control.
Modifications
- Reduce the weight of the dumbbell for easier control.
- Perform the exercise without weights as a beginner.
- Use a resistance band for variable resistance.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to stabilize your body.
- Control the weight as you pull through to avoid swinging.
Dumbbell Sumo Pull Through Alternatives
Tags
glutes
hips
strength
dumbbell
core
pull through
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