Barbell Sumo Squat

Equipment: Barbell

Barbell Sumo Squat

Description

To perform a sumo squat with a barbell, follow these steps:

  1. Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and your toes slightly turned out.
  2. Hold a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip, keeping your arms straight and your shoulders back.
  3. Brace your core and lower your hips until your thighs are parallel to the floor, pushing your knees out to the sides.
  4. Drive through your heels and squeeze your glutes to stand up, keeping the barbell close to your body.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Primary Muscles

  • Gluteus Maximus
  • Quadriceps

Synergistic Muscles

  • Adductor Brevis
  • Adductor Longus
  • Adductor Magnus
  • Gastrocnemius
  • Gracilis
  • Soleus