Sumo DeadLifts

[macho21]

Who does sumo deadlifts? I can't do the standard deadlifts with the grip outside of your leg stance, am I losing any benefits from just doing the sumo style deadlifts, or is it the same thing? Thanks

 

[TheGame2001]

I sumo

I sumo now because of sometimes ailing back. I am also tall and sumo is more comfortable. I've done both over the years and don't think your losing that much, maybe just a bit lost doing sumos but not much.

 

[I'D RATHER BE DEADLIFTING]

Sumos are awesome. I just converted myself. I will still be doing styles of both, but sumo is gonna be my max stance.

 

[the nature boy]

I think sumos work better for taller people. Also like the other guys said less stress on your lower back provided you're using proper form.

 

[gymtime]

Just for clarification, sumos are knees outside your arms on deads correct?

 

[the nature boy]

knees outside.

 

[macho21]

Yep, knees outside. The standard form seems to place tto much stress on my lower back. They also feel somewhat akward. Looks like I will stay with the sumos.

 

[the People's Champ]

what is the proper form for doing sumo deads? legs wider than a squat stance, and where are the hands placed on the bar? shoulder width?

 

[macho21]

what is the proper form for doing sumo deads? legs wider than a squat stance, and where are the hands placed on the bar? shoulder width?

Hands are plaaced with a relatively close grip inside the knees. The stance is a wide stance.

 

[GRIMMER]

Stance is wide almost out to the weights. my toes actualy touch the plates sometimes. grip should be close it all depends on how you feel holding the weight