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Plie Squat [AKA: Sumo Squat]

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Plie Squat [AKA: Sumo Squat]

The Plie Squat — also known as the Sumo Squat — targets your inner thighs and glutes by using a wide, turned-out stance.

Equipment: None
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Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and your toes turned out at about 45 degrees.

  2. 2

    Stand tall, keep your chest up, and look forward.

  3. 3

    Push your hips back and lower your body straight down, concentrating on squeezing your inner thighs and glutes as you descend.

  4. 4

    Lower until your thighs are as close to parallel to the floor as your range of motion allows.

  5. 5

    Press through your heels to return to the starting position, squeezing your glutes at the top.

  6. 6

    Repeat.

Notes

Keep your knees tracking in line with your toes throughout the movement — do not let them cave inward. Your fitness level and range of motion are key factors. Do the best you can and work to improve each time.

Muscles worked

Inner ThighsGlutesQuads
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