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  1. S

    Sumo and super Bench arches.

    Are lifters with tiny roms stronger ?does it hurt the sport from a mainstream perspective to see the manipulation of powerlifting rules?Now dont get me wrong im not trying to come across as disrespectful to peeps who train hard and put up huge numbers but to my way of thinking a big conventional...
  2. S

    Sumo Deadlifts on Leg day???

    Anyone tried Sumo Deadlifts on Leg day as part of a BB routine? When you think about it, a Sumo Deadlift (or a "Powerlifting cheats Deadlift") takes out a lot of the Back and works the Legs and Glutes more. Bit like a Jefferson Squat but not as awkward.
  3. jzpowahz

    How to sumo deadlift with Ed Coan on Super Training

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDt8HwxVST0 Great vid. Highly recommended.
  4. Raulski

    Sumo squats & deadlifts

    Hi. If I were to do sumo squats & deadlifts exclusively, would that affect my results much? I know sumos are supposed to target inner thighs more but does it really make a big difference? My lower back doesn't like leaning forward at all during squats & deads but if I point my toes & knees way...
  5. M

    Transitioning to Sumo

    Hey guys. Anyone have any tips on switching over to the sumo deadlift? Ie should i still be doing conventional dl specific day in my training week with sumos after. Or sumos after squat days? Im about 5'6 60kg and pull 160kg conventional but i feel that my proportions arn't conducive to a good...
  6. S

    Sumo wrestler's

    I came across something interesting today. Most people talk about loosing weight ect Sumo's need to gain weight, and lots of it. from hundreds of years back the sumo tradition is to eat as much as possible, then they take a nap after every meal. This is said to store everything as fat. Now...
  7. A

    3 Common Mistakes in the Sumo Deadlift with Dan Green

    World Record holding powerlifter Dan Green breaks down 3 common mistakes lifters make in the sumo deadlift that are keeping them from moving heavier weight JTSstrength.com-3 Common Mistakes in the Sumo Deadlift with Dan Green - YouTube
  8. kaz

    Sumo Lifters: How much conventional training do you program?

  9. J

    Struggling with conventional deadlifts and thinking of switching to sumo. NEED ADVICE

    I've been running the Stronglifts 5x5 > 3x5 program for quite some time now and I've gotten a lot stronger across all lifts, aside one. I've been trying for about 8 months to get the conventional deadlift form right - I've read every article under the sun, watched Medhi deadlift 450lbs about a...
  10. Swervyn-Ervyn

    sumo vs conventional again

    I'm currently recovering from a lower back injury, Ive taken a full week off. I was thinking to take some direct stress off lower back to go with sumo deadlifts, but my massuse lady thinks that the problem is starting from being super tight through my hips, so would it be better to stick with...
  11. M

    Rack pull for hammy DOMS hight ROM help sumo

    So I done squats on Wednesday today is Thursday, DOMS is kicking in the hammys big time esp coz I squat sumo. I also DL sumo as well which is on back day on saturday and not sure if i will reviver by then. I try to space squats and d/ls as far apart as Much as i can but if punish legs it...
  12. I

    Sumo Vs. Conventional Deadlifts

    Link: Bret Contreras December Strength & Conditioning Research Questions Comparing the biomechanics of conventional and sumo deadlifts by Chris Beardsley on November 26, 2012 If you’ve read any of the posts here at the Strength and Conditioning Research blog, you’d be...
  13. B

    Sumo Deads

    Converting to sumo who has done it, what were you reasons for making the switch from conventional. When you switched were you pulling more weight sumo or conventional? How do you incorporate it into your training pull exclusively sumo? Hit me with your info/stories/advice. Thanks in advance
  14. P

    sumo deadlifting

    i thought this vid may be of some interest. K9t0TNSFJUI
  15. S

    Sumo's 2012 Transformation

    Goal - to get to 78-80kg by the end of the year at 15% body fat (pretty ambitious I know but will be interesting to see what happens) Age - 44 this year (in the prime of my youth but not sure what that creaking noise is when I train) Measurements (in centimetres) as at 08/01/2012 Weight -...
  16. U

    Sumo rack

    Im looking to buy a sumo rack, but i cant find any sites that sell them, and gymdirect doesnt make them either. Anyone know where i can get one from
  17. B

    Converting to Sumo

    This was brought up in stickys log so i thought might as well make a thread about it and get other peoples experiences with converting from conventional to sumo deadlift. Also it will give people some info who are thinking about trying it. Sticky been doing great with the sumo and he mentioned...
  18. Muu

    Sumo Deadlift Vs Regular Deadlift

    Sumo Deadlift Vs Regular Deadlift Now I"m now expert, but I lift a bit and I enjoy it. A mate asked me about the difference between a sumo deadie and a normal deadlift. I had to honestly reply I really can't answer that question, I do more the regular legs about shoulder width apart.. Now I...
  19. M

    3x bw sumo deadlift for 26 reps

    Pretty good effort, I guess YouTube - 26th Birthday Lifting Challenge
  20. pistachio

    Sumo deadlifts

    so i tried these out last night, after seeing that other thread about that guy lifting 400kg or something ridiculous. i noticed in that lift that his back was almost vertical, so i thought this might be a good way to take some of the load off the lower back. so anyway, i tried it out, felt a...
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