Dumbbell Sumo Pull Through
Strengthen your glutes & hamstrings with the Dumbbell Sumo Pull Through. A powerful exercise for a stronger posterior chain!
The Dumbbell Sumo Pull Through is a compound exercise that mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the lower back and core. You'll need: dumbbells.

Required Equipment

Dumbbell Sumo Pull Through Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Spinal Erectors (erector spinae); Obliques
Dumbbell Sumo Pull Through Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Dumbbell Sumo Pull Through
Start by standing with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed slightly outward, and knees slightly bent.
Hold a dumbbell with both hands and let it hang between your legs.
Bend at the hips and knees to lower your torso toward the ground while keeping your back straight (similar to a sumo squat position), allowing the dumbbell to go beneath and slightly behind you.
Brace your core and keep your chest lifted to prevent rounding your back.
Initiate the movement by pushing through your heels, thrusting your hips forward, and squeezing your glutes to return to a standing position. As you rise, pull the dumbbell through your legs to the front, maintaining a slight bend in your elbows.
Pause at the top of the movement, ensuring your glutes are fully engaged.
Reverse the motion by hinging at the hips again and letting the dumbbell go back between your legs in a controlled movement.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Ensure that the movement is controlled, and focus on the muscle contraction rather than simply moving the weight. The weight of the dumbbell should be challenging but should not compromise your form.
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Dumbbell Sumo Pull Through FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Sumo Pull Through work?
The Dumbbell Sumo Pull Through mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the lower back and core. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Sumo Pull Through?
Dumbbells.
Is the Dumbbell Sumo Pull Through a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Sumo Pull Through go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Sumo Pull Through variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Sumo Paused Deadlift, Cable Kneeling Pull Through, Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift and Dumbbell Bar-Grip Sumo Squat.
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