How to do it
Brace your abs and lower your hips toward knee level before driving upward.
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Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed out.
- 2
Perform a deep sumo squat by bending your knees and lowering your hips.
- 3
As you rise, lift your right knee up and out to the side.
- 4
Lower your right leg back to the sumo squat position.
- 5
Repeat on the left side and continue alternating.
Expert tip
Maintain a wide stance to target the inner thighs and ensure your knees track over your toes during the squat.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rising onto the toes during the squat descent
- ✕Leaning the torso excessively forward
- ✕Swinging the knee up rather than lifting