Exercise Guide

Barbell Sumo Deadlift

beginnerRecommendedCompoundPrimaryCore Variation
Exercise Visual

Barbell Sumo Deadlift

Glutes Barbell

beginner

Category

upper legs

Body Part

upper legs

Equipment

barbell

Target

glutes

Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 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. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

HamstringsGlutesQuadricepsLower Back

Movement Data

Role

Hinge

Pattern

hinge

Priority

10/10

Variation Rank

2

Workout Split

legs

Classification

Compound

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