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barbell sumo deadlift

Animated demonstration of barbell sumo deadlift

How to do this exercise

  1. Step:1 Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.
  2. Step:2 Place a barbell on the ground in front of you, centered between your feet.
  3. Step:3 Bend your knees and lower your hips, keeping your back straight and chest up, to grip the barbell with an overhand grip.
  4. Step:4 Engage your core and drive through your heels to lift the barbell off the ground, extending your hips and knees simultaneously.
  5. Step:5 As you lift, keep your chest up and back straight, and push your hips forward to fully engage your glutes.
  6. Step: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. Step:7 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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