Start Position:
- In a standing position with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, place the mid-point of the resistance band under both foot and hold the handles with your hands in front of your shoulders and the resistance band behind your arms.
- Maintain the natural curve in your lower back.
End Position:
- Legs bent as low as you can whilst maintaining the natural curve of your lower back.
- Your knees should be in line with your feet.
- There should be some tension in the resistance band at this end position.
Action:
- Start by bending at your hips (i.e. move your buttocks backwards) and then bend your legs.
- Ensure that your knees track in line with your feet.
- Maintain your head in a position in line with your body.
- Bend your legs as much as you can whilst maintaining the natural curve of your lower back. Maintaining an active core will assist in this.
- Then, return to the start position and repeat
Modification Options:
- Vary the strength or length of the resistance band to increase/ decrease the difficulty of the exercise.
Photos
Start position
End position
Exercise Information
Exercise Name: Sumo Squat
Resistance Band Type: Resistance Band with Handles
In this video you will learn the technique for the Sumo Squat exercise.
Exercise Warm-up
Click here for a dynamic stretching routine to help you get ready for your resistance band workout as well as improve your mobility.
Exercise Cool-down
Click here for a static stretching routine to help you cool-down as well as improve your flexibility after your resistance band exercise workout.
Activating Your Core
Click here for instructions on how to activate your core together with specific exercises to strengthen your core.