Sumo Squat Pulse with Arm Raised
The Sumo Squat Pulse with Arm Raised is a compound exercise that mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs). No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Sumo Squat Pulse with Arm Raised Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Hip Adductors
How to do the Sumo Squat Pulse with Arm Raised
Setup
Stand with your feet significantly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Turn your toes outward at approximately a 45-degree angle.
Raise your arms overhead, keeping them slightly bent with your fingers near each other in a rounded position.
Movement
Lower your hips into a deep squat, ensuring your knees track directly over your toes.
Keep your chest upright and your core engaged.
Instead of fully standing back up, perform small, rhythmic pulses by moving your hips up and down several inches at the bottom of the squat range.
Focus on driving the movement through your glutes and inner thighs while maintaining a static upper body posture.
Sumo Squat Pulse with Arm Raised FAQs
What muscles does the Sumo Squat Pulse with Arm Raised work?
The Sumo Squat Pulse with Arm Raised mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs). The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Sumo Squat Pulse with Arm Raised?
None. The Sumo Squat Pulse with Arm Raised is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Sumo Squat Pulse with Arm Raised 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 Sumo Squat Pulse with Arm Raised go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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