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Last updated March 5, 2026
AdductorsCalvesHamstringsQuadricepsAbductorsGlutes
Sumo Squat - Landmine
Hold the end of the landmine bar at your chest. Take a wide stance and squat deep. The arc of the bar encourages good posture.
Quick facts
- Level
- Intermediate
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Push
- Type
- Strength
- Injury Risk
- Moderate
- Hypertrophy
- Very High
- Calorie Burn
- Medium-High
Muscle focus
Primary and secondary muscle groups targeted by this movement.
Primary
Quads
Secondary
Inner Thigh (large)
Equipment & setup
What you need and how to position yourself before starting.
Equipment
Barbell
Movement pattern
Bilateral
Posture
Standing
Tracking parameters
repsweight
Step-by-step instructions
Follow these cues to master proper technique and stay safe through every rep.
- Step 1Setup
- Begin by placing one end of a barbell into a landmine attachment or a corner of the gym.
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed slightly outward.
- Step 2Position the Bar
- Hold the free end of the barbell with both hands, keeping your hands close together.
- Position the barbell so that it is centered in front of you, with your arms extended down.
- Step 3Engage Your Core
- Engage your core muscles to stabilize your body throughout the movement.
- Keep your chest up and your back straight as you prepare to squat.
- Step 4Squat Down
- Bend your knees and lower your body into a squat, keeping the barbell close to your body.
- Ensure that your knees track over your toes and do not extend past them.
- Step 5Push Through Your Heels
- Press through your heels to stand back up, straightening your legs and returning to the starting position.
- Keep the barbell close to your body as you rise.
- Step 6Repeat
- Perform the desired number of repetitions, maintaining proper form throughout each squat.
- Focus on controlled movements rather than rushing through the exercise.
- Step 7Finish the Exercise
- After completing your reps, carefully set the barbell back down into the landmine attachment or corner.
- Take a moment to stretch and cool down after your workout.
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