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Dumbbell Sumo Squat

A wide-stance squat with a dumbbell hanging between the legs — biases the glutes and inner thighs more than a standard squat.

Legs Dumbbell Strength

Video

Silent, looping, the whole movement.

Body map

FRONT
BACK

Primary

Glutes

Secondary

Abs · Quads

Step by step

  1. Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width and toes turned out about 30 to 45 degrees.
  2. Hold one dumbbell vertically with both hands hanging down between your legs.
  3. Brace your core, lift your chest, and pull your shoulders back to set a tall posture.
  4. Squat down by pushing your knees out over your toes and lowering your hips between your legs.
  5. Descend until your thighs reach at least parallel to the floor with the dumbbell hanging near the floor.
  6. Drive through your heels and squeeze your glutes to stand back up to the starting position.

Muscles and equipment

Target muscle
Glutes
Secondary muscles
Abs, Quads
Equipment
Dumbbell
Type
Strength

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