Dumbbell Sumo Squat vs Barbell Wide Squat
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Sumo Squat more often — 3,711 sessions vs 388. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Sumo Squat and Barbell Wide Squat and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Dumbbell Sumo Squat vs Barbell Wide Squat: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell Sumo Squat more often — 3,711 sessions compared to 388 for Barbell Wide Squat.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Sumo Squat and Barbell Wide Squat differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Dumbbell Sumo Squat and Barbell Wide Squat Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Sumo Squat | Barbell Wide Squat |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | hamstrings, quads, and glutes | glutes, hamstrings, and inner thighs |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,711 sessions | 388 sessions |
How to Do Dumbbell Sumo Squat
Dumbbell Sumo Squat Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your back straight, then bend at the hips to lower your buttocks down.
- 2. Lower yourself until your knees naturally bend and your thighs are vertical to your body.
- 3. Push strongly through the center of your feet to rise up.
- 4. As your buttocks rise, straighten your knees and hips in sequence, returning to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body too far forward.
- 2. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
- 3. Don't excessively bend your waist while trying to keep it straight.
- 4. Please do not stick your buttocks too far back.
- 5. Make sure your feet do not lift off the ground.
- 6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
For a full Dumbbell Sumo Squat guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Sumo Squat exercise guide.
How to Do Barbell Wide Squat
Barbell Wide Squat Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hip to lower your buttocks down.
- 2. Lower yourself until your knees naturally bend and your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- 3. Push strongly through the center of your feet to rise up.
- 4. As your buttocks rise, straighten your knees and hips in sequence, returning to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body too far forward.
- 2. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
- 3. Don't excessively bend your waist while trying to keep it straight.
- 4. Please do not stick your hips too far back.
- 5. Make sure your feet do not come off the ground.
- 6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
For a full Barbell Wide Squat guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Barbell Wide Squat exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Dumbbell Sumo Squat or Barbell Wide Squat?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Sumo Squat more often — 3,711 sessions against 388 for Barbell Wide Squat. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Dumbbell Sumo Squat and Barbell Wide Squat work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dumbbell Sumo Squat loads hamstrings, quads, and glutes, and Barbell Wide Squat loads glutes, hamstrings, and inner thighs.
What equipment do Dumbbell Sumo Squat and Barbell Wide Squat need?
Dumbbell Sumo Squat needs a dumbbell, and Barbell Wide Squat needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Dumbbell Sumo Squat is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Wide Squat once your form holds up.
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