Exercise Videos
Glutes
Barbell Sumo Deadlift
By FITTR
0 min read
16 Oct 2018
Preparation
The Barbell Sumo Deadlift is a compound exercise that works on the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings and other muscles of the posterior chain. Position your feet under the bar with a very wide stance. Now, squat down and grasp the bar between legs with shoulder-width mixed grip or overhand grip. Face forward while positioning your shoulders upward with arms straight, chest high, hips low, and keep your back straight.
Method
Step 1
Pull the bar up by driving feet outward while pulling chest up
Step 2
Extend knees when the bar passes knees
Step 3
At top of the lift, when your torso is upright, drive shoulders back and chest up
Step 4
Return the weight to the floor by bending your hips back
Step 5
Return to the starting position
Step 6
Keep your knees pointed outward while keeping your chest high and back straight
Step 7
Repeat for the desired number of reps.
