The main difference between the sumo and conventional deadlift is easy to see: foot position. The conventional variation requires lifters to stand with the feet shoulder-width apart and facing forward ...

There are many reasons why we love the deadlift: it works all the posterior chain muscles, it’s functional, and can deliver superior strength and muscle gains. But, a debate that still surrounds this ...

Traditional deadlifts are like black coffee-they work miracles without any fuss. But sometimes you need a little something more-an extra kick of caffeine, a little boost of flavor-so you opt for a ...

A deadlift, in which you grab a barbell from the ground and stand up with it, is both one of the simplest barbell lifts and one of the heaviest. But what happens if you do the lift with your feet ...

Which deadlift variation is superior—the conventional barbell deadlift, or the (slightly controversial) sumo deadlift? This is one of the great debates in the strength world, and the answer isn't ...

Rory van Ulft locked out a 150-kilogram (330.7-pound) deadlift to unofficially exceed the IPF Sub-Junior World Record at just ...

Next time you’re in the gym doing deadlifts, take a page out of the wrestler handbook and try it sumo style. Named for the wide stance that sumo wrestlers get into before facing their opponent, a sumo ...

Every runner’s strength program should include a version of the deadlift. Here’s how to do them safely and effectively. 1) Reach down. 2) Grab a loaded barbell. 3) Stand up. That’s a DL in the ...

The bottom position of the deadlift is the launchpad for the entire lift. Experts emphasize that poor technique at the start often cascades into greater problems as the lift progresses. … Fixing Your ...