Need Sumo deadlift form critques please . Thanks

[tekno17]

First some background . Lifting 7 months . Hurt back deadlifting when i went for 1x5 at 120 kg (had a pain on right hand side of lower back, just above my butt) .'Finally it went away , and I have been increasing deads again from 0.

1.Firstly , I am 5"11.5 with a wingspan thats longer than length . And my legs are also really long . Would i be better suited for regular deadlifts or sumo deadlifts? I cant decide, so I used sumo yesterday .

2. Was at gym yesterday, and got my friend to film my sumo deadlift of 100kgx5 . And just wanted to know if could assess my form/what i am doing wrong.

[davisj3537]

You are starting too far away from the bar. It should drag up your shins/quads. You'll notice on the first rep that the bar swings towards you a few inches before you actually pull.

[RedSox1990]

You need serious work on that form. First problem is like Davisj3437 said you start wayyyyyy too far from the bar. Every time you bring it down, the bar is way out in front. At the starting position your shins should be about 2-4 inches away from the bar at most and when you are coming up the bar should be pretty much scraping against your shins. Your knees are in an awful position at the start as well, they are not supposed to go forward when you set up, only to the side in the direction of your feet (which should be pointing outward). Mark Bell (look him up on youtube) says you should pretty much pretend you are teabagging the bar in the starting position(without having your knees going forward). So you should be closer to the bar, knees out not forward and then sit back.

I recommend watching some Mark Bell and Dan Green videos on youtube, they are gods of Sumo deadlifting and have some great videos.

[tekno17]

You are starting too far away from the bar. It should drag up your shins/quads. You'll notice on the first rep that the bar swings towards you a few inches before you actually pull.

You need serious work on that form. First problem is like Davisj3437 said you start wayyyyyy too far from the bar. Every time you bring it down, the bar is way out in front. At the starting position your shins should be about 2-4 inches away from the bar at most and when you are coming up the bar should be pretty much scraping against your shins. Your knees are in an awful position at the start as well, they are not supposed to go forward when you set up, only to the side in the direction of your feet (which should be pointing outward). Mark Bell (look him up on youtube) says you should pretty much pretend you are teabagging the bar in the starting position(without having your knees going forward). So you should be closer to the bar, knees out not forward and then sit back.

I recommend watching some Mark Bell and Dan Green videos on youtube, they are gods of Sumo deadlifting and have some great videos.

Thanks for great advice guys! Just wondering , should I be Regular Deadlift or Sumo deadlifting?

I am still at novice weights, and both feel alright to me. Proportions?

[davisj3537]

Thanks for great advice guys! Just wondering , should I be Regular Deadlift or Sumo deadlifting?

I am still at novice weights, and both feel alright to me. Proportions?

We have discussed this concept before...no one can answer this question for you. Do both and eventually you'll be lifting more weight one way or the other.

[psychodiver9]

Your hips rise before the bar breaks the ground. Like stated pull back to you not up

[KeepOnShruggin]

Thanks for great advice guys! Just wondering , should I be Regular Deadlift or Sumo deadlifting?

I am still at novice weights, and both feel alright to me. Proportions?

You could continue with sumo. Youre pulling with a neutral spine, but you look uncomfortable. I'd work on hip mobility and take the advice from the others above

[mickgee]

If you're looking for an answer in regards to body type, those with long arms and short legs are generally best suited for conventional pulling while those with long legs and a short torso are often best suited for sumo. While this is a guideline and generality, it's really dependent on which you excel most in.

[tekno17]

If you're looking for an answer in regards to body type, those with long arms and short legs are generally best suited for conventional pulling while those with long legs and a short torso are often best suited for sumo. While this is a guideline and generality, it's really dependent on which you excel most in.

Well I have long arms , short torso, and long legs . So would that mean sumo is more suited to my body?

[mickgee]

Well I have long arms , short torso, and long legs . So would that mean sumo is more suited to my body?

I would probably take a closer look at sumo if this is the case. Again, it's what you excel at - while you may have a body type that would likely prove more useful for sumo pulling, you might end up being better at conventional.

Edit: Training both will help you with your weaknesses and whichever method you choose to compete with will benefit from the other.

Good luck!

[RedSox1990]

Well I have long arms , short torso, and long legs . So would that mean sumo is more suited to my body?

Try both and see which one feels better for you and which you can do more weight with. Nothing else matters. I like to rotate between them because I can do a bit more conventional than sumo but I really like the feel of sumo on my hamstrings.

[tekno17]

Try both and see which one feels better for you and which you can do more weight with. Nothing else matters. I like to rotate between them because I can do a bit more conventional than sumo but I really like the feel of sumo on my hamstrings.

Alright thanks! Well I am doing Babylovers Starting Strength at the moment.

Would i be better off getting stronger on one through linesr? Lr just rotate each session?

[TNTstrength]

My advice.. what I did/ am doing...

Deadlift more frequently, doesnt have to be maximal weight but it shouldnt be a walk in the park, maybe after squats. Focus on form, record every session and like everyone said that bar should be close to hugging your shins. Just practice tho itl come

[tekno17]

My advice.. what I did/ am doing...

Deadlift more frequently, doesnt have to be maximal weight but it shouldnt be a walk in the park, maybe after squats. Focus on form, record every session and like everyone said that bar should be close to hugging your shins. Just practice tho itl come

Thanks man! I am deadlifting 2 times a week. Really trying to nail form!