SUMO vs. Conventional DEADLIFTS

[Rancor418]

I have always used conv. deadlifts. Last week I used sumo deads and I was really sore so I keep hem in this week and might just do them for a couple of months just for a change.

[Tireflipper]

For whoever that incorporates both styles, are your lift #s balanced and/ or what is the weight difference?

I like to do both. Mixing it up has helped with both lifting styles. By trial and error, I found the sumos to be more comfortable for me. I'm short with a big gut, the conventional was harder to get a decent grip. With sumo, I still use the over/under grip, and it feels more natural for me anyway. I'm able to pull about 50% more with sumo vs. conv.

[porky little keg]

I like to do both. Mixing it up has helped with both lifting styles. By trial and error, I found the sumos to be more comfortable for me. I'm short with a big gut, the conventional was harder to get a decent grip. With sumo, I still use the over/under grip, and it feels more natural for me anyway. I'm able to pull about 50% more with sumo vs. conv.

In the end, that's all that matters...... if you pull more, then it's right for you.

[admin]

I think in general you can pull more using a sumo stance with a few weeks of training. A deadlift suit offers more benefit using a sumo stance as well. Presonally I pull conventionally.

[pshnbgw8]

My knees get shakey when I go heavy on conv. deads , so for me I go sumo, I feel more stable

[PillarofBalance]

My knees get shakey when I go heavy on conv. deads , so for me I go dump. I feel more stable

You go dump when you pull? Sick bastard! lol

[pshnbgw8]

You go dump when you pull? Sick bastard! lol

Lol oops I meant sumo....

[PillarofBalance]

Yeah sure bro whatever you say

[BrotherIron]

What about a bicep tear on conventional?

You won't have that issue if you use a "hook" grip.

[pshnbgw8]

Yeah sure bro whatever you say

K k k...I dump after pulling....always helps with the constipation

[TheChosen1]

I pull sumo because I have SHIT knees and my squat stance is wide as well, allowing my inner thigh to be pretty powerful- only makes sense to use it for deads.. Im also 6'3, so any way I can get lower to the ground to compete I will take that advantage as well... I pulled 705 about a year ago sumo...

Same here, bro. My knees are screwed after having 4 knee surgeries. But I prefer conventional. The funny thing is that when my form is off, I will feel it in my left knee. Otherwie, I have no problem at all.

[bigbumpkin]

ever since I had a knee replacement I find it is less stressfull to go sumo style

[UncleAl]

Good squatters are usually good sumo pullers. Guys like me, who have strong backs & weak hips and who squat 100+ lbs less than they deadlift, usually do better conventional. Not a hard fast rule but worth mentioning.