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Sumo Squat Floor Touch

Increased flexibility, thighs
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Targets: Glutes, Quads, Hamstring, Inner thighs

About

It's a workout that helps you increase your squat strength or flexibility!

How to Sumo Squat Floor Touch

Starting Position

1. Spread your legs about a step wider than shoulder width, and point your toes out at an angle of 40 to 50 degrees.

2. Extend both hands downward.

3. Open your chest and straighten your back.

Proper Form

1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hip to lower your buttocks down.

2. Naturally bend your knees and lower yourself until your fingertips touch the floor.

3. Once your fingertips touch the floor, push strongly through the center of your feet to rise up.

4. As your buttocks rise, straighten your knees and hips in sequence, and return to the starting position.

Breathing Technique

Inhale while going down, and exhale while going up.

Precautions

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 arch your back while trying to keep it straight.

4. Please do not stick your hips 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.

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