SOMEONE PLEASE HELP

zoohockey
zoohockey Posts: 26 Member
edited November 13 in Fitness and Exercise
Ive been lifting for about a year now and was always wondering what the difference is between conventional and sumo deadlifts. is one better then the other?

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  • itsclobberintime
    itsclobberintime Posts: 164 Member
    Sumo deadlifts are done with a wider stance and are executed a bit differently. Neither is really better than the other, just a matter of preference.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/ErectorSpinae/BBDeadlift.html

    http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/ErectorSpinae/BBSumoDeadlift.html
  • glevinso
    glevinso Posts: 1,895 Member
    Well that was a ridiculous topic title. Why not use "Difference between sumo and regular dead lift?"

    Or do you title every email you send with OMG PLEASE READ THIS NOW?
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    glevinso wrote: »
    Well that was a ridiculous topic title. Why not use "Difference between sumo and regular dead lift?"

    Or do you title every email you send with OMG PLEASE READ THIS NOW?

    :laugh:

  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKYnXh9je7E


    I sumo deadlift to take some pressure off my lower back
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    *sigh*
  • zoohockey
    zoohockey Posts: 26 Member
    I don't get why it's such a big deal what my title is? you really didn't have to comment on it for any logical reason…

    thanks to the people who put up links and told me what the difference was. very much appreciated
  • glevinso
    glevinso Posts: 1,895 Member
    It is called "effective communication". It is a valuable life skill.
  • zoohockey
    zoohockey Posts: 26 Member
    can you just stop commenting on this?? very much appreciated
  • glevinso
    glevinso Posts: 1,895 Member
    No. Now I am having fun messing with you.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    zoohockey wrote: »
    can you just stop commenting on this?? very much appreciated

    If I point out the quote feature am I going to be told off too?
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    I'm just laughing over this.

    Yo op, welcome to the site. Look around a bit before trying to pick a fight. lol.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    Am I doing it right?
    3dogsrunning wrote: »
    zoohockey wrote: »
    can you just stop commenting on this?? very much appreciated

    If I point out the quote feature am I going to be told off too?

  • bryandynaxus3
    bryandynaxus3 Posts: 51 Member
    I didn't realize this was kindergarten
  • bmanlatour
    bmanlatour Posts: 48 Member
    Sumo deadlifts have a decreased range of motion so they are "easier" for some people. They hit more muscles: the quads, adductors, glutes, and hamstrings. It's easier on the back because the torso is more upright in the pull.

    Conventional deadlifts are primarily posterior chain: back, hams and some glute. The range of motion is greater so that adds challenge. You can probably do more weight. It really works the back because you need to brace your core harder. These will really make you sore.

    Romanian deadlifts are conventional deadlifts where you don't put down the weight so you don't bend your knees as much. These really work the hamstrings. The back doesn't get as much work because you're not pulling the dead weight off the ground every rep.

    Rack pulls are conventional deadlifts off a raised rack. You can do more weight but have a decreased range of motion. It's for working up to heavier deadlifts. You can lower the starting point and keep the heavier weight as a progression.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    herrspoons wrote: »
    bryandynaxus3 wrote: »
    I didn't realize this was kindergarten

    Well now you do and you fit right in.

    :laugh:
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    herrspoons wrote: »
    bryandynaxus3 wrote: »
    I didn't realize this was kindergarten

    Well now you do and you fit right in.

    :laugh:
  • TheSurge0n
    TheSurge0n Posts: 113 Member
    Stiff leg deadlift & romanian deadlift are good
    Don't need any other.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    N0407 wrote: »
    Stiff leg deadlift & romanian deadlift are good
    Don't need any other.

    Please back up this claim.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    I doubt I'd do well in a competition if I were just trying to bust out an RDL.

    LOL.

    DYELB?
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