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Sumo Deadlift

Sumo Deadlift is a barbell legs exercise for the glutes, and it also works the quads, hamstrings, back and forearms. If you cannot do it, Kettlebell Swing or Cable Pull-Through are good swaps.

  • Glutes
  • Legs
  • Barbell

Muscles worked

  • Glutes · main
  • Quads
  • Hamstrings
  • Back
  • Forearms

How to do it

  1. Take a wide stance with your toes turned out about 30–45°, shins close to the bar.
  2. Grip inside your knees with straight arms, chest up and hips between your knees.
  3. Push your knees out over your toes as you push the floor away.
  4. Lock out by squeezing your glutes, then lower the bar along your legs.

Watch out: Letting your knees cave in or your hips shoot up before the bar moves.

Alternatives

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