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barbell sumo deadlift
Target

glutes

Equipment

barbell

barbell sumo deadlift

upper legs

How to Perform the barbell sumo deadlift

1

Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.

2

Place a barbell on the ground in front of you, centered between your feet.

3

Bend your knees and lower your hips, keeping your back straight and chest up, to grip the barbell with an overhand grip.

4

Engage your core and drive through your heels to lift the barbell off the ground, extending your hips and knees simultaneously.

5

As you lift, keep your chest up and back straight, and push your hips forward to fully engage your glutes.

6

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.

7

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

hamstringsquadricepslower back