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
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
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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