Sumo Deadlift
Lower body, hip-upAbout
Lower-body muscles are more involved in this workout compared to conventional deadlift, making it easier for you to handle a heavier weight.
How to Sumo Deadlift
Starting Position
1. Please position your shins 3cm away from the barbell.
2. Spread your legs one step wider than shoulder-width, and turn your toes out at a 40-50 degree angle.
3. Bend your knees and hips to make your shins vertical, and grip the barbell at shoulder-width.
4. Keep your chest up and maintain tension in your back and lower body.
Proper Form
1. Move your hips back while lifting the barbell forward.
2. Push against the floor and apply pressure to the center of your feet.
3. When you are fully upright, puff out your chest and contract your entire posterior.
4. Move your hips back again and bend your knees to return to the starting position.
Breathing Technique
Exhale when going up, and inhale when going down.
Precautions
1. Please keep your chest open so that your shoulders do not hunch forward.
2. Engage your core to prevent your lower back from rounding.
3. Be careful not to let your knees collapse inward when standing up.
4. Do not excessively arch your back while trying to keep it straight.
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