Difference between deadlifts

Squaggleboggin · 11-30-2004, 04:43 PM

What's the main difference between a normal deadlift (fairly narrow grip, squat down to pick up weight, stand erect and lock out with straight back), a straight-legged deadlift (stand with knees slightly bent, use back to lift weight and lock out with straight back), and a sumo deadlift (legs much farther apart, same squatting action as normal deadlift, and lock out with straight back) as far as what benefits they do for you? Which gives you the most all-around power? Would it be wise to do different types, or is one good enough for most everything? Thanks in advance.

**Mudge** · 11-30-2004, 04:45 PM

As for power, it depends. The standard deadlift and sumos are all you will see in competition, pick which one works best for you.

SLDLs are a good hamstring warmup.

Squaggleboggin · 11-30-2004, 04:59 PM

Thanks.

KarlW · 11-30-2004, 05:57 PM

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SLDLs are a good hamstring warmup.

Mudge you don't think they are a good HS builder?

**CowPimp** · 11-30-2004, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KarlW

Mudge you don't think they are a good HS builder?

I do. They are also an excellent accessory exercise to improve your deadlift numbers.

11-30-2004, 04:43 PM	#1
Squaggleboggin Functional Lifting = Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,540 Photos: 3	Difference between deadlifts What's the main difference between a normal deadlift (fairly narrow grip, squat down to pick up weight, stand erect and lock out with straight back), a straight-legged deadlift (stand with knees slightly bent, use back to lift weight and lock out with straight back), and a sumo deadlift (legs much farther apart, same squatting action as normal deadlift, and lock out with straight back) as far as what benefits they do for you? Which gives you the most all-around power? Would it be wise to do different types, or is one good enough for most everything? Thanks in advance.

11-30-2004, 04:45 PM	#2
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,056 Photos: 1	As for power, it depends. The standard deadlift and sumos are all you will see in competition, pick which one works best for you. SLDLs are a good hamstring warmup.
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11-30-2004, 04:59 PM	#3
Squaggleboggin Functional Lifting = Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,540 Photos: 3	Thanks.