Next time you’re in the gym doing deadlifts, take a page out of the wrestler handbook and try it sumo style. Named for the wide stance that sumo wrestlers get into before facing their opponent, a sumo deadlift is a twist on the conventional deadlift that can help you reach your glute gain goals.
In a sumo deadlift your feet start wider than your shoulders, which gives you a strong base to lift the weight. Just like a conventional deadlift, it is a functional movement with a hinging pattern that mimics the behavior of picking something up off the ground. Because of this, training sumo deadlifts can help you in your everyday life.
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Stephen Sheehan, is a personal trainer and writer for Garage Gym Reviews.
Benefits of a Sumo Deadlift
While sumo deadlifts are a beneficial exercise for anyone to add to their repertoire, they are especially helpful for those who may have different restrictions that make a conventional deadlift more challenging, like lower back issues, for example.
