Just wondering what type of deadlift gives people the best results... Sumo or Regular, and why?
It really wasn't that big of a difference. I'm just able to get into a position that my body can lift the weight more comfortably in.kwyckemynd00, how much heavier can you go on sumo deadlifts than on regular deadlifts?
Well said. People assume that sumo is the way to go for heavy weight, but if it were that easy, guys like Garry Frank (2nd best DL ever and best PLer on the planet!) wouldn't be using conventional, right exhihiloSumo deadlifts allow for an easier starting position for people who are either inflexible or have a big thick torso or both, but conventional deadlifts DO provide more leverage off the bottom if perfected and your body is capable of performing the lift properly
I think it has to do w/ body structure, personally. Natural pullers prob do better w/ sumo. I don't think its "the stance" itself that works well. Although, it does decrease stroke, that's for sure...the other week i went to a midwest powerlifting meet. all the heavier pulls were done with sumo style.
ditto. and they beat your hamstrings and glutes like no other exercise we've conceived ofsumo squats and deads fell better on my knees
ditto. and they beat your hamstrings and glutes like no other exercise we've conceived of
I'm guessing you mean don't do a 1 rep max every week. Are you talking even a 3RM?I wouldn't go heavy on deadlifts every week though, that taxes the nervous system in an extreme way.
Thanks for clarifying that. Those are some good ways to mix things up so the CNS isn't overtaxed.Going heavy for me is 3rm or heavier. I Agree with IRserge that you should be careful not to overdo deadlifts, however some variant (whether speed pulls, sumo pulls, conventional pulls on a platform, etc) should be done every week, probably alternating between a 1rm, doing 3-5 sets of 3 reps with a 5rm weight, and doing 8-10 singles with a 5-6rm weight but done as explosively as possible.
Try spacing your grip WAY WAY out when you do your rack pulls too. That seems to involve the back a lot more.I have recently turned to rack deadlifts for my back thickness. They work great, and doesn't give my lower back/legs the burn I didn't want since I'm hitting it on back day.
I agree.IMO for overall back thickness conventional deads from the floor is your best bet
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