Knees cave inward
Adductors dominate the wide stance; glute med underactivates.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗Squat · Lower Body
Sumo Squat (Dumbbell/KB)
Coaching cues
- Wide stance; toes turned out 45°; weight hanging between the legs
- Sit straight down between the knees
- Keep chest tall; knees track over toes
- Drive through whole foot to stand; squeeze glutes at top
Common faults 2
Heels rise
Ankle mobility deficit limits depth in the wide stance.
Overactive muscles
SoleusGastrocnemius
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗StretchWall calf stretch↗