Deadlift

bigsahm21 · 05-05-2007, 05:52 PM

I find it much easier to do it with my grip inside my legs as opposed to outside (so I spread my legs a little bit more, and bring my hands closer together).

Is it ok to do this?

Triple Threat · 05-05-2007, 06:00 PM

Yes it's OK. It's called sumo style, as opposed to conventional, which is hands outside the legs.

depaul · 05-05-2007, 10:15 PM

Yeah, I did sumos for the first time when I realized I forgot to wear my long pants on my deadlifting day; I think I am less inclined to bleed my shins when I lift sumo style.

My question is, is there any practical difference between the two besides hand position? I felt like the sumos were harder overall and worked the adductors and the glutes more so I was wondering if that was just pyscological or if there's actually a difference.

Witchblade · 05-06-2007, 07:46 AM

Less strain on the lower back, less ROM, more weight (for some), more adductor work, easier on the grip (for some).

Verdict: preference is subjective.

05-05-2007, 05:52 PM	#1
bigsahm21 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 570	Deadlift I find it much easier to do it with my grip inside my legs as opposed to outside (so I spread my legs a little bit more, and bring my hands closer together). Is it ok to do this?

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05-05-2007, 06:00 PM	#2
Triple Threat End of the world Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 10,444 Photos: 6	Yes it's OK. It's called sumo style, as opposed to conventional, which is hands outside the legs.

05-05-2007, 10:15 PM	#3
depaul Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 56	Yeah, I did sumos for the first time when I realized I forgot to wear my long pants on my deadlifting day; I think I am less inclined to bleed my shins when I lift sumo style. My question is, is there any practical difference between the two besides hand position? I felt like the sumos were harder overall and worked the adductors and the glutes more so I was wondering if that was just pyscological or if there's actually a difference.