[PociusMaximus]

What are the advantages/disadvantages to doing sumo style DLs as opposed to the normal form. I've never done sumo style and want to know if I should. Thanks - Doug.

[ZiR RED]

Sumo allows you to get into a deeper stance without bending as much at the waist. You'll use more hips and abductors then in regular dead lifts. It's a good exercise to add to help with strength and power if you use a wide stance when squatting.

Br

[titty]

umm never done it zir red is probaly right

[roccodart440]

Sumos take more back out of it like redzip mentioned. I would say to switch it up if you can.

[Jojo_L.]

i would say, when u do em sumo style, u work more your harmstrings....coz u are ably to get deeper without bending ur back

[verdantlife]

ZiR has it right. One of my favorite books, Strength Training Anatomy, illustrates the muscles used in each exercise and for Sumo DLs it's just as ZiR described.

[PociusMaximus]

Thanks for the insight gents. Sorry I didn't realize how many posts there already are on this topic. I think I'll just stick with normal form and rack pulls to boost my dl to 500 by May.

[ZiR RED]

Don't forget about platform pulls.

Also, always put the weight down and take a new grip between reps if you are training for an increased 1rm

Br