Sumo Squat Floor Touch
Step by step
How to perform
- Lower your body into a deep squat, keeping your back straight and chest lifted, until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- As you squat, reach forward with both hands and touch the floor between your feet, maintaining a tight core.
- Push through your heels to stand back up, keeping your knees slightly bent at the top to avoid locking them.
- Repeat this movement for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to keep your form correct throughout.
Overview
About this exercise
The Sumo Squat Floor Touch is a dynamic exercise that targets and strengthens the lower body, especially the glutes, thighs, and hips, while also improving flexibility and balance. It's a suitable workout for anyone, from fitness beginners to seasoned athletes, who are looking to enhance their lower body strength and overall fitness. Incorporating this exercise into your routine can help improve your performance in other physical activities, increase your endurance, and contribute to better posture and body alignment.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Bend your knees and lower your body down until your hips are lower than your knees. Keep your back straight and chest up. Avoid leaning forward or rounding your back, as this can lead to back injuries.
As you lower your body, touch the floor between your feet with your fingertips. If you cannot touch the floor without compromising your form, don't force it. Gradually work on your flexibility and range of motion.
Avoid bouncing or quick movements. Instead, use slow, controlled movements both while lowering your body and coming back up. This will engage your muscles more effectively and reduce the risk of injury.
While performing the Sumo Squat
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