Sumo Squat (Dumbbell) primarily works the quadriceps, glutes, and adductors. It is categorized as a squat movement and uses Dumbbell.
- Primary muscles
- quadriceps and glutes
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- squat
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Sumo Squat (Dumbbell)
- Wide stance, toes out, dumbbell hangs between legs
- Sit straight down between hips
- Drive up through mid-foot
Common mistakes
- Knees collapsing — turn toes out and reduce load
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is quadriceps, with glutes and adductors also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Goblet Squat · Box Squat (Bodyweight) · Heel-Elevated Squat · Barbell Front Squat · Leg Press · Split Squat
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