Sumo Squat Floor Touch
Expert Advice
Keep your chest lifted and back straight throughout the movement to avoid placing unnecessary stress on your lower back.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.
- Lower your body into a deep squat, pushing your hips back and down while keeping your weight on your heels.
- As you squat down, reach your hands towards the floor between your legs.
- Touch the floor lightly with your fingertips, then drive through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Sumo Squat Floor Touch primarily targets the Glutes, Quads, with Strength mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Glutes60%
Quads30%
Secondary
Calves10%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Sumo Squat Floor Touch work?
Sumo Squat Floor Touch primarily targets the Glutes, Quads. Secondary muscles involved include Calves. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Sumo Squat Floor Touch?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Sumo Squat Floor Touch suitable for beginners?
Sumo Squat Floor Touch is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
