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Dumbbell sumo squat

A compound exercise for the adductors and glutes, with help from the quads. Equipment: dumbbells.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Wide stance, toes out, one dumbbell hanging between the legs.
  2. Knees out over the toes
  3. Stand up squeezing the glutes

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