Why not sumo style deadlift?

[BrotherIron]

Oddly I can pull sumo without aggravating my adductor. But no matter how wide or narrow I squat it sets it on fire since tearing it in 2013. That sucks for me.

I don't know how you used to squat so wide. That would have killed me.

 

[DieYoungStrong]

I don't know how you used to squat so wide. That would have killed me.

And it nearly killed him...

I can't pull much weight at all sumo, but I like to incorporate sumo pulls as an accessory on squat/pull days to strengthen my hips.

 

[Vick]

I just think they should have a Sumo event at the Mr Olympia lol

 

[macgyver]

Here is the article I was talking about. It helps figure out what frame type you have and what you MAY be better pulling with.

Interested to see what you think of it.

http://articles.elitefts.com/traini...ntional-or-sumo-based-on-your-bone-structure/

 

[5.0]

I did the math and I'm within 1% of average for both measurements but I prefer sumo. Where did you fall with your numbers plugged in Mac?

 

[Want2lift]

Agree with all of the above. It's all about leverages and your body. Many incorporate both styles into their training but will always have one stronger then the other. I know Jim Wendler only pulls conventional and does not include sumo in his training. I would say experiment with both, it shouldn't be to hard to tell what feels right for your body.

 

[Turbolag]

I just think they should have a Sumo event at the Mr Olympia lol

Me too, I like watching Sumo.

They just aired the Championships about a month back. Was really good.

 

[TheSpectre]

I am about 10% weaker doing Sumo style.

 

[GiantSlayer]

I am about 10% weaker doing Sumo style.

Would you say you trained sumo style 10% less of the time you trained conventional?

 

[TheSpectre]

Yeah. It tends to really stress my inner knees.