Sumo squat

The exercise

The Sumo squat is a great way to strengthen the whole chain and to move your joints. Especially your ankles, knees, hips. pelvis and lower back. This exercise needs more credit for the amount of movement that go through the joints in your lower body as well as credit for the strengthening benefits. How far you are able to squat down will depend on your body type, you may be able to go all the way with ease, or you may only be able to go part of the way. Either way it will take your ankles, knees and hips towards their end of range, controlling your movement, whilst under the pressure of your body weight and gravity. All of these components help improve movement and strength.

How to do it

Stand with your feet wider than shoulder width apart. Stick your bottom out and squat down as far as your ankles and knees will allow. Repeat 4 or 5 times. No pain should be felt, if it is, ease off or stop and contact your physiotherapist or osteopath.