The Sumo Deadlift

The sumo deadlift shares many similarities with the conventional deadlift; both stress midline stabilization, posterior-chain engagement, and balance about the frontal plane. However, the wider stance and grip inside the knees facilitate a more upright pulling position and greater reliance on the quadriceps than the conventional deadlift.

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