How to do it
Lower your hips until your thighs are parallel in the sumo squat.
- 1
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing out.
- 2
Perform a sumo squat by bending your knees and lowering your hips.
- 3
As you rise, step to the side into a side lunge, bending one knee while keeping the other leg straight.
- 4
Return to the sumo squat position and repeat on the other side.
Expert tip
Keep your chest lifted and back straight as you transition between the sumo squat and the side lunge to maintain proper form.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knee collapsing inward during the side lunge
- ✕Stepping too narrow into the side lunge
- ✕Rising onto the toes during the sumo descent