What form is better for deadlift?

RasPlasch · 07-30-2007, 11:42 PM

When deadlifting, is the sumo type stance better or is the conventional form better?

Hoglander · 07-30-2007, 11:53 PM

That's a real good question. I'm moving some very large rocks around with some landscaping right now at home. I sumo them. In the gym I go bar normal and rub my shins. I think that in the real world sumo applies more. Very interesting.........?

P.S. I have to get up at 5am but can't sleep because I hope to catch fish I have to sumo. YES!!!!

RasPlasch · 07-31-2007, 12:10 AM

When I go normal I have also hit my shins several times. Thats why today I switched and tried sumo style. I really liked it.

**Gazhole** · 07-31-2007, 12:14 AM

Whatever feels the most comfortable.

r00kie · 07-31-2007, 02:56 AM

holy cow! even i wanted to ask the exact same question.

well what width(stance) do you use for sumo deadlift?

buening · 07-31-2007, 07:09 AM

sumo has you hands placed on the bar between your legs, whereas you hands are outside your legs. Look up a few videos on youtube to get a better idea. Foot width is typically 1.5-2 shoulder widths on sumo, compared to 1-1.5 on conventional. The range of motion is reduced on sumo, so you should be lifting heavier weight compared to conventional

**P-funk** · 07-31-2007, 07:10 AM

not better. different.

also, depending on your individual body, one technique may be more efficient than another. still, variety is always good.

KelJu · 07-31-2007, 07:14 AM

What P said. They are equally as good, but one may be more comfortable to you depending on your body type. I am tall, with a long torso, so sumo causes less injuries than conventional for me.

AKIRA · 07-31-2007, 09:03 AM

The bar will rub on my shins if I used either form...

Witchblade · 07-31-2007, 12:38 PM

I'll put this in the FAQ.. someday.

bigsahm21 · 07-31-2007, 02:03 PM

I'm a sumo fan myself. With my height (6'6") traditional style seems to cause a lot more problems for me. Sumo makes things quite a bit easier.

StanUk · 07-31-2007, 02:47 PM

I much prefer Sumo, I find they cause less problems than conventional and I feel more comfortable with them.

**CowPimp** · 07-31-2007, 08:46 PM

I usually do some of both. There is no reason to restrict your style to one style or another. Both are effective.

buening · 08-01-2007, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

The bar will rub on my shins if I used either form...

As they should if your form is spot on. Many PLers put powder on their shins to reduce the friction some

Jon Wolbers · 08-22-2007, 11:01 PM

When not training for a meet lifters often deadlift in the style they dont use in competition to work some different muscles. I cant get near the pull from a sumo I get from conventional.

**CowPimp** · 08-22-2007, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Wolbers

When not training for a meet lifters often deadlift in the style they dont use in competition to work some different muscles. I cant get near the pull from a sumo I get from conventional.

It's funny, I used to pull more sumo, then I started moving past my sumo numbers with a conventional stance, now sumo reigns supreme once again. Funny...

2ndpassion · 08-29-2007, 06:55 AM

Its all a matter of personal preference. I dont belive one form is superior to another overall

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07-30-2007, 11:53 PM	#2
Hoglander Cleaner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 980 Blog Entries: 1 Photos: 10	That's a real good question. I'm moving some very large rocks around with some landscaping right now at home. I sumo them. In the gym I go bar normal and rub my shins. I think that in the real world sumo applies more. Very interesting.........? P.S. I have to get up at 5am but can't sleep because I hope to catch fish I have to sumo. YES!!!!

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RasPlasch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 308 Photos: 1	When I go normal I have also hit my shins several times. Thats why today I switched and tried sumo style. I really liked it.

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buening Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 137	sumo has you hands placed on the bar between your legs, whereas you hands are outside your legs. Look up a few videos on youtube to get a better idea. Foot width is typically 1.5-2 shoulder widths on sumo, compared to 1-1.5 on conventional. The range of motion is reduced on sumo, so you should be lifting heavier weight compared to conventional

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bigsahm21 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 412	I'm a sumo fan myself. With my height (6'6") traditional style seems to cause a lot more problems for me. Sumo makes things quite a bit easier.
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StanUk Light weight! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a galaxy far far away Posts: 679 Photos: 1	I much prefer Sumo, I find they cause less problems than conventional and I feel more comfortable with them.

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Jon Wolbers Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7	sumo/conventional When not training for a meet lifters often deadlift in the style they dont use in competition to work some different muscles. I cant get near the pull from a sumo I get from conventional.
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