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Sumo Deadlift
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Sumo Deadlift

Wide-stance pull that strongly recruits the glutes.

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Setup & steps

  1. 1Take a wide stance with toes turned out
  2. 2Grip the bar inside the knees
  3. 3Sit into position with chest up
  4. 4Drive through the floor and squeeze to stand

Coaching cues

  1. Knees push outward
  2. Bar drags up the legs
  3. Glutes fire the lockout

Common mistakes

  1. Knees caving inward
  2. Squatting the pull
  3. Rounding the spine

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