[h=1]Sumo Deadlift Guide: How-To, Muscles Worked, Benefits, and Variations[/h][h=2]Here’s a guide to this effective deadlift variation.[/h]
by Matthew Magnante
January 31, 2020
The Sumo deadlift is one variation of the conventional deadlift where a barbell (although, there are different ways to do it) is most commonly utilized to pull massive poundages. And it works all muscles of the posterior chain (backside of the body), also involving the core muscles plus biceps and forearms.
For some people, doing the deadlift ‘sumo’ style will be more comfortable and suitable to their body type which is why some people stick with this variation over the standard deadlift.
So, whether it be for competition or general fitness goals, this movement is very convenient and beneficial by the same token.
In this Sumo Deadlift Guide you will learn:
[h=3]How To Perform The Sumo Deadlift[/h]Here’s a step-by-step for the conventional barbell sumo deadlift…
Note: This will vary slightly between individuals seeing as there are many different body types.
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January 31, 2020
The Sumo deadlift is one variation of the conventional deadlift where a barbell (although, there are different ways to do it) is most commonly utilized to pull massive poundages. And it works all muscles of the posterior chain (backside of the body), also involving the core muscles plus biceps and forearms.
For some people, doing the deadlift ‘sumo’ style will be more comfortable and suitable to their body type which is why some people stick with this variation over the standard deadlift.
So, whether it be for competition or general fitness goals, this movement is very convenient and beneficial by the same token.
In this Sumo Deadlift Guide you will learn:
- How to Sumo Deadlift
- Sumo Deadlift Muscle Worked
- Benefits of the Sumo Deadlift
- The 5 Sumo Deadlift Variations
- Sumo Deadlift Training Regime
[h=3]How To Perform The Sumo Deadlift[/h]Here’s a step-by-step for the conventional barbell sumo deadlift…
Note: This will vary slightly between individuals seeing as there are many different body types.
- Take a wide stance to where your feet are nearer to the plates so you can comfortably grip the bar with hands about shoulder-width just inside of your legs. Feet should be pointed just slightly outward and shins should be as vertical as possible.
- Grip the bar about shoulder-width deep in your palm using a double overhand grip keeping your back flat, chest up, shoulders down, and butt higher than your knees.
- Set yourself into position by tightening your core muscles and bracing for the lift.
- Maintaining this position, push through your heels and midfoot while pulling the bar up keeping it close to your body. Have only a slight round in your upper back as long as your lower back is completely straight. This will allow you to pull with maximum strength.
- As the bar passes your knees, begin to extend your hips into a standing position to finish off the movement.
- Repeat