Barbell Sumo Squat

Step-by-step technique for Barbell Sumo Squat, an exercise for quads using barbell. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

How to do it

  1. Stand wide with toes out, the bar on your upper back.
  2. Lower into a wide squat.
  3. Keep your knees in line with your toes.
  4. Drive up and squeeze your glutes.
Coach tip: The wide stance emphasizes the inner thighs and glutes.

Muscles worked

Primary: Quads
Secondary: Glutes, Adductors

Barbell Sumo Squat is a strength exercise that loads the quads using barbell. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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