Sumo Deadlift
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Adductors
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Hinge
Steps
- 1 Stand with your feet wide apart, toes pointed out, and a barbell on the floor in front of you.
- 2 Grip the barbell with an overhand grip, placing your hands inside your knees.
- 3 Lower your hips, keep your chest up, and engage your core.
- 4 Drive through your heels to lift the barbell off the floor by extending your hips and knees simultaneously.
- 5 Continue to stand upright until your hips and knees are fully extended and the barbell is at hip level.
- 6 Hinge at your hips and bend your knees to slowly lower the barbell back to the floor.
- 7 Maintain control as the barbell touches the floor, returning to the starting position for the next repetition.
