Sumo Squat
Also known as: Sumo Squats, Bodyweight Sumo Squat, Plie Squat, Wide Stance Bodyweight Squat
Variation of: Bodyweight Squat
Body region
Technique
- Stand with feet clearly wider than shoulder width, toes turned out.
- Raise your arms in front or clasp your hands at your chest for balance.
- Sit straight down between your heels, pushing the knees out over the toes.
- Sink until the thighs are about parallel to the floor, heels flat, torso upright.
- Stand up by pushing through your whole foot.
Cues
- Knees track the direction of the toes.
- Keep the chest up and the back flat.
Common mistakes
- Knees caving inward.
- Heels lifting off the floor.
- Leaning the torso far forward.