Sumo squats are made for sumo wrestlers, right? Nope, this squat variation has some serious lower bod benefits for everyone, no wrestling ring or even any equipment required. Sumo squats offer unique ...

You’d be hard-pressed to find a workout routine that doesn’t include a squat. This lower leg exercise is a go-to for stronger quads, calves, hamstrings, and glutes. Take a wider stance, though, and ...

I am always pleasantly surprised how sore my butt is when I add this simple move, which combines a sumo squat with a standing side crunch, to any workout. This bodyweight exercise is not a plyometric ...

Get your strength and cardio work done all at once! This jumping-jack-meets-squat combo is just what the doctor ordered. Squat jacks, or "sumo squat jumps," will give you a deeper burn in your quads ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. I’m one who can ...

The sumo squat targets your lower body muscles differently than a traditional squat. Adding it to your regular exercise routine will help you gain strength, power, and stability in your legs. Leg day ...