Knees cave inward despite the wide stance
Adductors dominate in the wide position if glute med is weak.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗Squat · Lower Body
Sumo Goblet Squat
Coaching cues
- Feet very wide; toes out 45 degrees; KB or DB at chest
- Descend between the legs — inner thigh and hip dominant
- Use elbows to push the knees out at the bottom
- Great for hip mobility, adductor strength, and groin flexibility
Common faults 2
Heels rise in the wide stance
Ankle and hip mobility limits the sumo depth.
Overactive muscles
SoleusGastrocnemius
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗StretchWall calf stretch↗