Sumo Deadlift (How To)
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Notes
Video Location: Locker 27 Athletic Development, Building E, Hamm Moor Ln, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2SD
How To
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder width apart and toes pointing slightly outwards
- Bend your knees and ensure the barbell is hover-touching the side of your shins
- Bend down to grip the barbell shoulder-width apart (with palms facing down)
- Straighten your lower back and pull your lats down to bring your chest up
- Take a deep breath in your stomach
- Keep breath held into your core and drive through your heels, extend your knees and hips to stand up with the weight
Important Cues
- Push the floor away with legs and pull up simultaneously
- Keep toes pointed outwards and create tripod with your feet
- When you grip the bar, tuck your lats down to ensure your back does not round during the lift
Muscles Used
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Quadriceps
- Erector Spinae
- Trapezius and Back Muscles