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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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