How to Sumo Deadlift

[fiddlebender88]

Thanks, I have thought about switching to sumo instead of a regular DL. I knew there was a variation to the DL that put more emphasis on the legs, but as I was standing in front of my bar now I wasn't really sure how to perform it with correct form. I need more power in my legs, lately my routine has become a bit too upper body focused.

[Tisto20]

Sorry girl, your form isn`t really goodhere :S. Your stance is too narrow. So you dont manage too put ur hip & but in the optimal position imo.

[7Saturno]

Oh, I am one of those who tends to turn sumo deadlifts into a sumo squat. Good to know. I will correct my starting position. Thank you.

[anettewithers]

teeeeexas ranger, ya'll

[FlorissM]

Go to elitefts.com to actually get GOOD information about (sumo)deadlifts and every other strength exercise.

[astarothification]

I was doing sumo deadlifts to see how they feel. A guy comes over: "thats not how you do deadlifts, those are going to make you're knees explode"

I say: "its called a sumo deadlift, i'm just trying it out"

He says: "you're not a sumo"

what?

[ramaj789]

@astarothification gotta love when people try to tell you how to do something and they end up embarrassing their selves

[DecadentCross]

Hmmmm I got a question I summo deadlift slot and wen I do I sink my bottom lower than u in this video is that bad

[firestrix10]

legs don't really look wide enough to call this a sumo deadlift. this looks like a regular deadlitf just with your toes pointed out.

[TiberiusStorm]

@firestrix10 disagree! traditional DL is feet shoulder width apart she has hers way more than that making it a sumo lift.

[iceymanjack]

sumo in akido

[phiyaboi]

@glitchfan so in other words you're saying she can't understand something simple as proper form because she's a female? You sound like a pretty smart dude -_-...I'd say your brain is "petite". Closed minds don't get fed.

[3NT0M83D]

thanks! will try it out

[nubiennze]

Nice tutorial--and physique! I'd love to have your proportions.

Do you make any special considerations for maintaining your waist-to-hip ratio? I glanced at your other videos & noticed you only seem to lift for lower body & do functional and/or bodyweight exercises otherwise. Is this the case?

If so, with what specific exercises--if any--do you train abs/upper body? I want to build my hips & glutes, but I'm already top heavy and & don't want to gain ANY size in my arms or shoulders.

Thanks!

[glitchfan]

The day I take weightlifting advice from a female is the day I stop lifting weights.

[TiberiusStorm]

@glitchfan you must be a gay to dislike women like that!

[glitchfan]

@TiberiusStorm Hey, come on now. No need for that type of comment. I'm definitely not gay, I just don't care to take weightlifting advice from a woman.

[TiberiusStorm]

@glitchfan Your comment about women is misogynistic and pathetic! How is a woman's advice less credible than a males?! you need to think about that for a while.

[glitchfan]

@TiberiusStorm It just is, man. Women don't know what they're talking about. Ever. Lol

[SuperPTTS]

Fantastic clear instruction, thanks a lot.

[xico1834]

That was very helpful thanks a bunch.

U have a nice accent too , what is it ?



[GordonWayneWatts]

This vid created quite a stir! Conventional wisdom implies that unless u can lift 2.6X yr bodyweight like Nia here maybe you should NOT criticise her style. Indeed: Various views expressed here made me wonder who was right but I didn't know enough to "weigh in" then. However now about 6½ months after I started lifting again I've gotten my deadlift up to 320: see my latest vid. I'd appreciate feedback: Since my height/weight is similar to Nia how come my stance is different?? Who's 'right' here??

[Wilsondano1]

but youre not a sumo...

[teamusaf]

Glad to see another female pulling my fav lift!!! Nice form, great video, hoping to see more women pulling ANY deadlift at my gym:)....

[Shookwun09]

Excellent intructions, thanks

Btw nice tities Mmm

[fukidomev2]

feet should be wider maybe???

[Tazza17]

Nice video. If you watch carefully she has a major hip imbalance. Look at the amount day light between her right arm and side and her left arm and side. Then look at how much leg you can see on each side. Great form, but needs to see a chiropractor.

[CptOates]

@Tazza17 Great comment but you need to see an optician or at least work your angles out better. Sure her right hip is slightly tenser (everyone favours one over the other) but its far from being a major imbalance. She's not being filmed from square on so of course theres gonna be asymmetry in what we can see. Most importantly she doesn't collapse at the knees and her hips drive through smoothly. Solid technique!

[drag0nwind]

good form. great job.

[Sh4ft07]

very good form !

[airtexaco]

Thank you for posting this =)

[youngthugga87]

I think that at the bottom position your hips are too high that way your torso is bent forward more than 45 degs I think that your torso should be more upright so you can be stronger and there is less stress on your spine at least I do it this way

[NiaShanks]

@youngthugga87 Like I mentioned previously, every person is different. Because of my limb and torso length along with my leverage, I am stronger with my hips higher up at the start. However, some people are stronger with the hips lower because of limb/torso length, etc.

[SLITTHROAT13]

@NiaShanks You sure know your biomechanics ;)

[CptOates]

@youngthugga87 I've always thought that more upright torso and low down start engages the quads where as hips back and higher works the hamstrings, butt and hips. Guess its down to preference and where your natural strength lies as to which is better.

[jonrocman]

Thanks. Helped me out a bunch :)

[christosswc]

Actually I can lift more weight by leaving more distance from the bar before bending my knees.

Your style puts me in a position where I feel I cannot apply my power, much like in a conventional deadlift.

You start with your torso very close to being parallel with the floor.

Ain't that the exact reason why so many people ditch conventional style and switch to Sumo?

A more upright torso at the start of the lift.

[NiaShanks]

@christosswc Some people are more upright at the start of the lift, but I personally have more power that way. It all depends on your biomechanics, limb length, torso length, etc.

[tonylee1973]

have you done it with a kettlebell?

[NiaShanks]

@tonylee1973 No, never tried a kettlebell. I usually use the KB for swings and snatches.

[davidaguasca]

Nice short instruction on the deadlift...all your troubleshooting is pretty dead on...I'd just add keeping your traps active so that your scapula are pulled back and don't sag as you pull off the ground.

[descioner]

oh nia, you're too adorable.

crazy sumo things!?

i know nothing about it... but you make it look sooo easy.