How to Do Kettlebell Sumo Squat

Kettlebell Sumo Squat is a glutes exercise using kettlebell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Glutes

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Sumo Squat

  1. 01Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width and toes pointed out at a 45-degree angle, holding a kettlebell by the handle between the legs.
  2. 02Inhale and sit the hips back and down, keeping the shins as vertical as possible during the descent.
  3. 03Lower the kettlebell until it nearly touches the floor while keeping the chest upright and shoulders retracted.
  4. 04Drive through the heels to return to a standing position, squeezing the glutes at the top.
  5. 05Exhale as you reach the standing position and reset the core for the next rep.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Sumo Squat

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Glutes Extends the hip, your main power generator.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If your heels lift off the ground, widen your stance slightly or turn the toes out further to improve hip clearance.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Sumo Squat questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Sumo Squat work?

Kettlebell Sumo Squat is catalogued as a glutes exercise in A90 Training Club, with the glutes as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Kettlebell Sumo Squat correctly?

Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width and toes pointed out at a 45-degree angle, holding a kettlebell by the handle between the legs. Inhale and sit the hips back and down, keeping the shins as vertical as possible during the descent. Lower the kettlebell until it nearly touches the floor while keeping the chest upright and shoulders retracted. Drive through the heels to return to a standing position, squeezing the glutes at the top. Exhale as you reach the standing position and reset the core for the next rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Sumo Squat?

If your heels lift off the ground, widen your stance slightly or turn the toes out further to improve hip clearance.

Is Kettlebell Sumo Squat suitable for beginners?

Kettlebell Sumo Squat is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Sumo Squat?

Kettlebell Sumo Squat uses kettlebell.

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