How to do it
Pause for one second at the bottom of each sumo squat.
- 1
Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.
- 2
Lower into a sumo squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
- 3
As you squat, reach your hands straight out in front of you at shoulder height.
- 4
As you rise from the squat, reach your arms overhead, fully extending your body.
- 5
Lower your arms as you return to the sumo squat position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on maintaining a wide stance to effectively target the inner thighs and glutes.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the knees collapse inward
- ✕Rising onto the toes during the squat
- ✕Not reaching fully overhead on each rep