Smith Sumo Deadlift

Smith Sumo Deadlift demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Position yourself under the bar, with a wide stance
  • 2Bend your hips and knees, keeping your chest up
  • 3Grasp the bar with your hands shoulder-width apart
  • 4Push through your heels and lift your chest to stand
  • 5Lower the bar by bending at your hips and knees

Tips:

  • Keep your spine straight throughout the exercise
  • Do not let your knees cave in
  • Focus on engaging your glutes at the top of the lift
  • Control the descent to effectively target your muscles

Smith Sumo Deadlift Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs