PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Sumo Squat

Hips
Intermediate
Bodyweight
3 sets of 12
Reviewed by Dr. Jahirul (J) Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width, toes pointed slightly out.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width, toes pointed slightly out.
  2. 2
    Squat straight down, keeping knees tracking over toes.
  3. 3
    Return to standing.
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Do
  • Chest up
Don't
  • Do not round the back
Clinically used for
Hip WeaknessOsteoarthritis Hip

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