Sumo squats without weight

For Sumo Squats without weight, position your feet notably wider apart than your shoulders. Maintain an upright upper body, keeping your lower back in its natural curve. Direct your chest forward, and pull your shoulders backward. Your legs are nearly fully extended, with your feet pointing slightly outward. Additionally, direct your gaze forward, and you can fold your arms in front of your body. Engage your abdominal muscles to commence Sumo Squats without weight.

Movement execution

To commence Sumo Squats without weight, bend your knees over the knee joints and lower your buttocks. Inhale during the downward movement and execute it as far as possible. The movement of your knees precisely follows the direction of your feet. During the downward movement, the upper body slightly tilts forward, while the back remains straight. Subsequently, push your legs upward through the heels and exhale. Once again, the upper body remains continuously upright, and the lower back retains a slight curve.

Stressed muscles and common mistakes

You can find further information on the involved muscles and the frequently occurring errors in the execution of Sumo Squats without additional weight on the respective page dedicated to Sumo Squats.

Alternative variants to sumo squats without weight

To diversify your training, you can also consider similar exercises or other variations of Sumo Squats without additional weight.