Wide squat (Sumo squat, Plie squat, Horse stance squat)

Muscles

• Gluteus maximus
• Semitendinosus
• Semimembranosus
• Biceps femoris (long)
• Rectus femoris
• Vastus medialis
• Vastus intermedius
• Vastus lateralis
• Adductor longus
• Adductor brevis
• Adductor magnus
• Gracilis

Technique

1. Take a wide stance.
2. Go as low as your flexibility allows.

Similar Exercises

• Warrior 2
• Side-Staggered Squat
• Wide squat good morning
• Prying squat
• Lateral leg raise

Equipment

• Ground (standing)