Is Sumo or Conventional more optimal for me? (vids)

[Veovoda]

CONVENTIONAL (Paused below knee)






SUMO





SUMO warmup (better form)




This was only the second workout I ever tried sumo so I shud prob spend some time getting used to it. I have always pulled conventional and right now it feels like my conventional is stronger but that could prob just be that I always pulled that way? Ive had alot of lowerback problems through my training and I am wondering if my back is in a more safe/optimal position to pull more weight without injuries when using sumo.

My hips shot up in the sumo video as you can see because of the weight but I also included a warmup set of only 135 lbs. If I could my heavy sets to look like this, do you think I should switch my MAIN stance to sumo?

Thanks

[t24nd0m]

Just use whichever you like more imo. But if it is about pulling the most weight I'd say go with sumo, most people are able to pull more weight with it once they get the form down and put some effort into it due to the mechanical advantages. When pulling sumo you're supposed to get the shins as close to the bar as possible, you're starting with the bar to far in front of you, get as close to the bar as you can and force the knees out. Check out TytaniumFitness on youtube, he has great tutorials on how to optimize your levers on the sumo Deadlift

[TonyJH]

You have very long legs, sumo would be better with your mechanics once you get into doing heavier weights

[WorldDomnit]

dont arch your back so hard when you pull sumo. flat back = smaller ROM. Arched = greater ROM

[openyour__eyes]

hard to tell from that angle but your sumo looks like you are leaning too far forward.


also you had gay music in the background in both videos so can't make a proper judgement due to the fact that my ears were bleeding from avenged sevenfold sloppy guitar playing

[WorldDomnit]

hard to tell from that angle but your sumo looks like you are leaning too far forward.


also you had gay music in the background in both videos so can't make a proper judgement due to the fact that my ears were bleeding from avenged sevenfold sloppy guitar playing

Sloppy...? hahahahahahaha. Quite the opposite, super clean harmonies and sweeps

[k1ngkung]

You should do which ever form is more comfortable for you. You should spend some more time with sumo first before you make a decision. Imo on you sumo form, you need to push your knees out more (at the start and throughout the lift) and sit back more (shoulders should be/almost right above bar). Which ever technique you choose, you should always work on the other occasionally anyways. There will always be strength carryover, getting stronger in every position will always be beneficial.

[openyour__eyes]

Sloppy...? hahahahahahaha. Quite the opposite, super clean harmonies and sweeps

meh at best but i agree w/ your contribution to the actual thread topic

[jaredmus]

I like the pause on the conventional, IMO that looked a little bit more natural to me

[InExileVt]

You have very long legs, sumo would be better with your mechanics once you get into doing heavier weights

This. Sumo is usually suited to those with long legs. From the angle is was difficult to really see your form but I think you could sit back a bit more. I'd practice with both for a while.

[gainmusclefast]

you want to start with the bar against your shins on sumo

[CurltonBench]

took me 4-5 months to somewhat be decent at sumo deadlift technique. just trial and erroring the form and tons of flexibilty was needed in the hip/groin area.