Dumbbell Sumo Squat
This version of the squat is done with a dumbbell and mimics the action of a pile driver.
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Muscle groups
- Legs
- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Calves, Hamstrings
How to perform this exercise
- Stand with your feet 2-4 inches wider than your shoulders, with your toes pointed out at a 45 degree angle.
- Grasp a dumbbell with both hands in the center of your body.
- Keep your knees slightly bent and your back straight.
- Squat down as if you were going to sit in a chair, bringing your thighs parallel to the floor.
- With a controlled motion return to starting position.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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