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Barbell sumo squat

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Barbell sumo squat

Intermediate10 repsNo jumping

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How to do it

  1. Set the barbell at collarbone height.
  2. Stand in front of the barbell and place your hands evenly over it, slightly wider than shoulder level apart.
  3. Tuck your head underneath and position your upper trapezius against the barbell.
  4. Plant your feet on the floor, take a breath, and extend your knees to unrack the barbell.
  5. Take a couple of steps back to clear enough space for safe squatting.
  6. Widen your stance as comfortably as you can and position your toes at a 45-degree angle. Ensure that your knees also point in the same direction.
  7. Bring your chest out, engage your abs, and take a breath.
  8. Descend as low as you comfortably can while keeping your heels in contact with the floor.

By Philip Stefanov. Exercise instructions from Hevy, used under licence.