Sumo Deadlift High Pull
Muscle Groups: Glutes, Hamstrings, Traps
Sumo Deadlift High Pull focuses on Glutes, Hamstrings, Traps, with Shoulders, Quads working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Sumo Deadlift High Pull with proper form and technique.
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Stand in a wide sumo stance with your toes pointed out, gripping a barbell with an overhand grip inside your knees. Hinge at your hips and bend your knees until the barbell rests on the floor.
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Explosively extend your hips and knees to pull the barbell off the floor, keeping your back straight.
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As the bar rises, continue the movement by pulling the barbell upward towards your collarbone, driving your elbows high and wide.
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Reverse the movement by extending your arms, hinging your hips, and bending your knees to return the barbell to the floor in a controlled manner.
Secondary Muscles
While Sumo Deadlift High Pull primarily targets Glutes, Hamstrings, Traps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Quads . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Sumo Deadlift High Pull, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Sumo Deadlift High Pull, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
