FlexDumbbell Sumo Squats
Muscles worked
- Gluteus Maximus
- Adductor Magnus
- Rectus Femoris
- Vastus Lateralis
- Vastus Medialis
- Vastus Intermedius
- CategoryLegs
- Default target4 sets × 10–12 reps
- EquipmentDumbbells
- Movement patternSquat
- Training stylesHypertrophy, Strength
- LevelBeginner-friendly
Technique
Setup
Take a very wide stance with toes pointed out at 45 degrees. Hold one heavy dumbbell vertically by one end, hanging between your legs.
Movement
Lower your hips as deep as possible, keeping your knees wide and tracking in the same direction as your toes. Drive through your heels to stand.
Form Tip
Keep your torso upright. The wide stance shifts emphasis to the inner thighs (adductors) and glutes. Ensure your knees don't cave in.
Increase Difficulty
Use a 'deficit' by standing on two small boxes/plates to allow the weight to travel lower.
Decrease Difficulty
Reduce the stance width slightly or perform without the weight.
Hear the cue
The trainer's spoken setup and form tip for this exercise — the same clips Flex plays in a session.