Technique
Stand with feet wide apart, toes pointed out. Grip barbell with hands inside legs. Drive through heels to stand up, keeping bar close to body. Lower with control.
A powerlifting variation of the deadlift that uses a wider stance to reduce range of motion and allow for heavier loads, targeting the posterior chain.
Stand with feet wide apart, toes pointed out. Grip barbell with hands inside legs. Drive through heels to stand up, keeping bar close to body. Lower with control.
Stand with feet wide apart, toes pointed out, barbell positioned over midfoot.
Stand tall with hips and knees fully extended, shoulders back, and barbell held at thigh level.
Drive through heels, keep bar close, chest up, squeeze glutes, control descent
Rounding back, bar too far from body, poor stance width, not engaging glutes, rushing movement
Increase weight gradually, add pause at bottom, perform deficit sumo, try variations
Use lighter weight, practice form, use dumbbells, focus on technique
Maintain neutral spine throughout movement. Focus on proper hip hinge mechanics. Stop if you experience lower back pain.