Smith Sumo Squat

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Learn how to do the Smith Sumo Squat with proper form and technique. This smith machine exercise primarily targets your Glutes, with secondary emphasis on Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves.

Smith Sumo Squat exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Smith Sumo Squat

Follow these steps to perform the Smith Sumo Squat with correct form:

  1. 1Set up the smith machine with the barbell at hip height.
  2. 2Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.
  3. 3Position yourself under the barbell, resting it on your upper back and shoulders.
  4. 4Engage your core and keep your chest up as you lower your body down into a squat position, pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
  5. 5Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
  6. 6Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Smith Sumo Squat Muscles Worked

Primary

glutes

Secondary

quadricepshamstringscalves

Exercise Details

Equipment
smith machine
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Extended

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