Dumbbell Sumo Squat

Dumbbell Sumo Squat

Alternative Names

DB Sumo Squat

Muscles Worked

Legend

Target Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Stabilizer Muscles

Description

This dumbbell squat variation is like the goblet squat but with the legs positioned far away from each other . This variation also challenges the hip flexor muscles and also the muscles of the inner thighs.

Benefits

  • This exercise targets the whole body, with emphasis on the lower body.
  • This exercise additionally works the hips flexors and the hip adductors.
  • This also requires the core to engage throughout the entire movement.
  • This also challenges the upper back and the shoulders due to the dumbbell placement.

Risks

  • This exercise is not recommended to individuals with any knee, ankle, or hip problems.
  • This is also not recommended to beginners who still cannot do the proper squat.
  • This exercise can injure the lower back, the hips and the inner thighs if not properly executed.
  • Proper resistance progression is advised to avoid injuries.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Hamstrings, Quads

Secondary Muscles

Glutes

Stabilizer Muscles

Abs

Experience

Beginner (1-2 years)

Equipment

1 x Dumbbell

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

60%

Cardio Intensity

40%

Force

Push

Mechanic

Compound

Force Detail

Bilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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