Barbell sumo squat
Performing the: A Step-by-Step Tutorial Barbell sumo squat
- Stand in front of the barbell with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed outwards, and your chest lifted--this is the "sumo" stance.
- Bend at your hips and knees to lower your body and grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands just outside of your legs.
- Lift the barbell off the rack by straightening your legs, keeping your back straight and your chest lifted, then step back to clear the rack.
- Lower your body by bending at the hips and knees, keeping your back straight and chest lifted, until your thighs are parallel to the floor, then push back up to the starting position--this completes one rep.
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