Barbell Sumo Squat

Starting position

• Bar on the upper back, feet clearly wider than shoulder width, toes turned out.
• Stand upright, core braced.

Execution

• Squat straight down, knees out towards the toes.
• Drive back up through the whole foot.
• The upper body stays upright.

Common mistakes

• Knees caving in.
• Upper body tipping forward.
• Heels lifting.