How to Do Kettlebell Sumo Squat Off Stepbox

Kettlebell Sumo Squat Off Stepbox 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 Off Stepbox

  1. 01Place two stepboxes side by side with a gap between them wide enough for your sumo stance.
  2. 02Stand with one foot on each box and hold the kettlebell handle with both hands using a straight arm hang.
  3. 03Inhale and sink the hips back and down until the kettlebell passes below the level of the stepboxes.
  4. 04Drive the heels into the boxes and squeeze the glutes hard to return to the starting position.
  5. 05Exhale at the top of the movement and reset the pelvis before the next repetition.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Sumo Squat Off Stepbox

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 the kettlebell touches the floor before reaching full depth, increase the height of the stepboxes or use a shorter implement.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Sumo Squat Off Stepbox questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Sumo Squat Off Stepbox work?

Kettlebell Sumo Squat Off Stepbox 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 Off Stepbox correctly?

Place two stepboxes side by side with a gap between them wide enough for your sumo stance. Stand with one foot on each box and hold the kettlebell handle with both hands using a straight arm hang. Inhale and sink the hips back and down until the kettlebell passes below the level of the stepboxes. Drive the heels into the boxes and squeeze the glutes hard to return to the starting position. Exhale at the top of the movement and reset the pelvis before the next repetition.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Sumo Squat Off Stepbox?

If the kettlebell touches the floor before reaching full depth, increase the height of the stepboxes or use a shorter implement.

Is Kettlebell Sumo Squat Off Stepbox suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Sumo Squat Off Stepbox?

Kettlebell Sumo Squat Off Stepbox uses kettlebell.

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