Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | barbell |
Additional Equipment | (rack) |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp barbell (maybe from rack) with wide mixed grip and stand upright in very wide stance with feet pointing outward. Keep arms straight and hold barbell in front of thighs.Execution
Bend knees and hip, move hip backward and knees forward until barbell reaches knees. Keep back straight. Return by extending knees and hips. Flex shoulders at top of motion. Repeat.Variations / Comments
Always keep barbell close to body. Maintain a permanent muscular tension and keep looking forward. For complete range of motion lower barbell to floor.![Barbell Dead Lift, Sumo Style | Starting Position Barbell Dead Lift, Sumo Style Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/78/1078.jpg)
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![Barbell Dead Lift, Sumo Style | Ending Position Barbell Dead Lift, Sumo Style Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/79/1079.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Gluteus Maximus |
Synergist | Quadriceps | Hip Adductors | Soleus |
Stabilizers | Trapezius, Middle | Trapezius, Upper | Rhomboids | Erector Spinae | Rectus Abdominis | Obliques | Hamstrings | Gastrocnemius |
![Barbell Dead Lift, Sumo Style | Muscles Front Barbell Dead Lift, Sumo Style Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/97/597.jpg)
Front
![Barbell Dead Lift, Sumo Style | Muscles Rear Barbell Dead Lift, Sumo Style Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/98/598.jpg)
Rear
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