Barbell Sumo Deadlift

Barbell Sumo Deadlift demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and toes pointing out.
  • 2Bend at your hips and knees, and then grab the barbell with your hands shoulder-width apart.
  • 3Keep your back straight and lift the bar by extending your hips and knees to full extension.
  • 4Slowly lower the bar back to the ground in a controlled fashion.
  • 5Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Tips:

  • Keep your chest up and your back straight throughout the lift.
  • Push your knees out to the sides as you lift the bar.
  • Make sure to lift with your legs and not your back.
  • Engage your core throughout the lift for better stability.

Barbell Sumo Deadlift Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs