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Sumo squat: how to do it

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Stand wide, toes turned out

  1. Starting position

    Stand wide with your toes turned out and hold one dumbbell vertically in both hands between your legs.

  2. The movement

    Bend your knees and hips, lower the dumbbell straight down, then push back up to standing.

Most common mistake

Don't let your knees cave in, keep them moving in the same direction as your toes throughout.

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