Sumo Squat
exercise_detail.body_part: enums.body_part.LEGS
exercise_detail.description
The Sumo Squat is a lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and inner thighs. It involves a wider stance than a traditional squat, which emphasizes the adductor muscles and provides a different angle of engagement for the lower body muscles.
exercise_detail.how_to_perform
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and toes pointed slightly outward.
- Keep your chest up, shoulders back, and core engaged throughout the movement.
- Lower your body by bending your knees and pushing your hips back as if sitting into a chair.
- Ensure your knees track over your toes and do not extend past them.
- Descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor or slightly below, depending on flexibility.
- Press through your heels to return to the starting position, fully extending your hips and knees.
exercise_detail.what_muscles_work
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exercise_detail.tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement to avoid lower back strain.
- Focus on keeping your weight distributed evenly across your feet, particularly pressing through the heels.
- Engage your core to stabilize your torso and prevent leaning forward.
- Adjust your stance width based on comfort and flexibility to ensure proper form.
- Control the descent and ascent to maximize muscle engagement and reduce injury risk.
- Inhale as you lower down and exhale as you push back up to maintain breathing rhythm.