Miniband sumo drops
ID: 870
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- Exercise Type:
- Lower Squat
- Contraindications:
- Lower Back Problems
- Equipment:
- Floor Based
- Applicability:
- Group
- Superset?:
- Yes
- Sprint-able?:
- Yes
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. Full foot contact with the floor — heel, arch, and ball stay grounded.
- 2. Create rotational torque by screwing feet into the floor — activates glutes before the movement begins.
- 3. Drive knees in line with the second and third toes throughout the full range.
Regression:
Assisted squat using TRX or a doorframe to offload bodyweight while practising full range.
Progression:
Increase load with barbell, front squat, or add a pause at the bottom to remove elastic rebound.
Common Problems:
Knees caving inward — cue active push out against the floor. Heel rise — widen stance or elevate heels slightly.