Dumbbell Sumo Front Squat Raise
Build strength & coordination! Squat low, lift high with Dumbbell Sumo Front Squat Raise. Full body workout, all in one move.
The Dumbbell Sumo Front Squat Raise is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and chest, with help from the shoulders and glutes & hips. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Sumo Front Squat Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Dumbbell Sumo Front Squat Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Dumbbell Sumo Front Squat Raise
Start by standing with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outward. Hold a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs with palms facing your body.
Begin by bending your knees and pushing your hips back to lower into a squat position. Go down until your thighs are at least parallel to the ground while keeping your chest up and back straight.
As you ascend from the squat, simultaneously raise the dumbbells straight in front of you to shoulder height, keeping your arms extended.
Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position as you return to the standing position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Ensure to maintain controlled movements throughout the exercise, keeping your core tight and avoiding swinging the dumbbells.
Use a weight that allows you to perform the movement with proper form while still challenging your muscles.
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Dumbbell Sumo Front Squat Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Sumo Front Squat Raise work?
The Dumbbell Sumo Front Squat Raise mainly works the quads and chest, with help from the shoulders and glutes & hips. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Sumo Front Squat Raise?
Dumbbells.
Is the Dumbbell Sumo Front Squat Raise 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 Front Squat Raise go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Sumo Front Squat Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift, Dumbbell Bar-Grip Sumo Squat, Dumbbell Burpee and Dumbbell Front Squat.
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