Why the Sumo Squat is the Ultimate Lower Body Exercise

The sumo squat is a variation of the traditional squat exercise that targets your glutes, hamstrings, quads, and inner thighs. 

Here are the steps to perform a sumo squat:

Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with your toes pointed outwards at a 45-degree angle.

Keeping your back straight, engage your core muscles and lower your body by bending your knees and pushing your hips back, as if you were sitting on an imaginary chair.

Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground or as low as you can comfortably go. Your knees should be pointing in the same direction as your toes.

Push through your heels to lift your body back up to the starting position.

Repeat the movement for the desired number of reps.

Some additional tips for performing a proper sumo squat:

Keep your chest up and your shoulders back throughout the movement.

Make sure your knees do not extend beyond your toes when you lower your body.

Breathe in as you lower your body and exhale as you lift it back up.

You can hold a weight, such as a dumbbell or kettlebell, in front of your body to increase the difficulty of the exercise.