Demo & instructions
Sumo Deadlift
Also known as: Barbell Sumo Deadlift, Wide-Stance Deadlift
Instructions
A deadlift pulled with a wide stance and hands inside the knees. The more upright torso shifts work toward the hips, inner thighs, and quads.
- Movement
- Hinge
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Intermediate
- Typical range
- 1–10 reps
Setup
- 1Stand with feet well outside shoulder width, toes turned out, and shins close to the bar.
- 2Bend down and grip the bar with straight arms hanging directly below your shoulders, inside your knees.
- 3Push your knees out over your toes and lower your hips until your shins touch the bar.
- 4Lift your chest and pull the slack out of the bar so your arms are long and tight.
Execution
- 1Take a big breath and brace your midsection.
Target
Equipment
Equipment
Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
