Dumbbell Sumo Squat

Step-by-step technique for Dumbbell Sumo Squat, an exercise for glutes using dumbbells. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

Technique video

How to do it

  1. Stand wide with toes pointed out, holding a dumbbell between your legs.
  2. Brace your core and keep your chest up.
  3. Lower into a wide squat until your thighs are parallel.
  4. Drive through your heels up and squeeze your glutes.
Coach tip: The wide stance emphasizes the inner thighs and glutes.

Muscles worked

Primary: Glutes
Secondary: Adductors, Quads

Dumbbell Sumo Squat is a strength exercise that loads the glutes using dumbbells. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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