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dumbbell sumo pull through

dumbbell sumo pull through is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed outwards.

Step 2. Hold a dumbbell with both hands in front of your body, arms extended.

Step 3. Bend your knees and lower your hips down into a squat position, keeping your back straight.

Step 4. Lower the dumbbell down between your legs, keeping your arms straight.

Step 5. Drive through your heels and extend your hips forward, pulling the dumbbell up and in front of your body.

Step 6. Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement, then lower the dumbbell back down between your legs.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

glutes

Secondary muscles

hamstringsquadricepscore

Primary body parts

thighsglutes

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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