Barbell Sumo Deadlift
Expert Advice
Focus on driving through your heels and spreading the floor apart with your feet to activate the correct muscles.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing out slightly.
- Grip the barbell with hands inside of your legs.
- Keep your back straight, chest up, and squat down to grab the bar.
- Drive through your heels to lift the bar, straightening your legs and hips.
- Lower the bar back to the ground under control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Glutes40%
Quads40%
Secondary
Calves20%
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength
