Sumo Squat With Barbell

General And Specifics

• if you want to use more weight, use a squat stand

Starting Position

• place the barbell on your upper back
• pull back the bladebones and push out the chest
• stand up with a bit wider than shoulder width opened legs
• the feet are turned out a bit
• angle the legs a bit to preserve the knee joints
• keep your back straight while you work out
• look ahead

Correct Execution

• bend your knees in a controlled motion until they are parallel to the ground
• push out the bottom backwards and go into a slight hollow-back while you tilt the upper body forward a little
• the knees point into the same direction like the tiptoes and do not protrude them during the bending (to preserve the joints)
• your hands hold the barbell stable
• put pressure on your heels and come back to the starting position without momentum
• repeat the barbell exercise several times