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barbell sumo deadlift

barbell sumo deadlift is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.

Step 2

Place a barbell on the ground in front of you, centered between your feet.

Step 3

Bend your knees and lower your hips, keeping your back straight and chest up, to grip the barbell with an overhand grip.

Step 4

Engage your core and drive through your heels to lift the barbell off the ground, extending your hips and knees simultaneously.

Step 5

As you lift, keep your chest up and back straight, and push your hips forward to fully engage your glutes.

Step 6

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

glutes

Secondary muscles

hamstringsquadricepslower back

Primary body parts

thighsglutes

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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