What form is better for deadlift?

[RasPlasch]

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

 

[Hoglander]

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]

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]

Whatever feels the most comfortable.

 

[r00kie]

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

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

 

[buening]

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]

not better. different.

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

 

[KelJu]

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]

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

 

[Witchblade]

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

 

[bigsahm21]

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]

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

 

[CowPimp]

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

 

[buening]

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]

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.

 

[CowPimp]

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]

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