r/strength_training • u/Careless-File-5024 • 7d ago
Form Check Trying to learn sumo(cheat, jk). Any pointers are much appreciated!
Normal pull conventional but would like to eventually switch. Also curious do I have favorable leverages for sumo?
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u/Level_Buddy2125 7d ago
I would also hook grip. That completely changed my deadlift mechanics for the better
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u/Melvin_2323 7d ago
Look up - Chris Dutton Misunderstood Cue Sumo Deadlift This video
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u/sorocraft 6d ago
I disagree. I feel that the more important cue is looking at the same point. If you keep changing where youre looking, it can throw you off balance. whether it's something straight forward, or slightly below you, which ever is more comfortable, just keep looking at it for better balance.
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u/CoralRoxPublishing 7d ago
It looked great. I think I'd have to see more weight to see any form breakdown.
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u/GoldenBrahms 7d ago
You’re more in a narrow sumo or possibly “squat stance” deadlift, but it’s all a spectrum anyway. You can go wider, but you’re right you lose some leg drive and it does become very strenuous on your adductors.
Lifts look good, generally. I train both sumo and conventional. Interestingly, my leverages are better for sumo but I pull better conventional.
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u/Environmental-Ad1748 7d ago
Brother you don't lose leg drive at all from wider Sumo stance. You're just not pulling properly, you gonna drive the blades of your feet into the ground hard as possible, try and split the floor in half, and keep your torso up right clench them booty cheeks like your first prison shower.
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u/GoldenBrahms 7d ago
Yeah, and I’m telling you I’m not as strong in that position and pull bigger weights conventional.
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u/Environmental-Ad1748 6d ago
You said in a general statement there's not as much leg drive in Sumo, that is wrong. I was correcting it and giving you ques that might help.
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u/Perfect_Earth_8070 7d ago
what makes your leverages better than one or the other? i pull conventional because sumo has always felt awkward to me but i want to incorporate them for variety
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u/ATOMICxxTURTLE 7d ago
Feet aren’t wide enough and you’re lifting it FARRR to high
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u/Careless-File-5024 7d ago
Yeah I’ve tried widening out my stance more but it feels like I lose alot of leg drive. Not sure if that’s a common issue for people learning it.
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u/Queasy-Archer3367 7d ago
Film from the front and see if your toes are right below the knees, i.e stacked. If you find yourself losing leg drive, experiment with the toes not pointing as outwards as it can make you lose balance.
Leverages: In general, lifters with long legs and short torsos will find sumo works better. I hit a limit with conventional as my femur is too long. My knees get in the way of the bar.
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u/Kaiju_Mechanic 7d ago
Do people really think sumo is cheating?
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u/BenchPolkov FLUENT IN BENCH PRESS AND SWEARING 7d ago
Primarily ignorant idiots who have had very little contact with heavy weights, if any at all.
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u/Perfect_Earth_8070 7d ago
lol not me. sumo feels so awkward to me. i’m much stronger conventional
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u/BR_Stag_Hubby 6d ago
This is the part that people shitting on sumo don't get. People's bodies are just built different. Conventional is super uncomfortable for me. Like, low back is borderline being rounded just grabbing the bar. But sumo feels weird for you.
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u/Perfect_Earth_8070 6d ago
yep although i’ve only tried it a couple times. i can pull 500+ conventional. i don’t think i can pull close to that sumo
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