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conventional vs. sumo deadlift

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I'm not even to the weight where this matters, but is sumo more for powerlifters and conventional more for "size" lifters?
 
i read a good article about this just the other day.

Articles by Tom McCullough
I have def found sumo's a bit easier on my lower back.
i went through a phase a couple years ago when i swapped to the sumo deadlift and im contemplated doing it again because of lower back injuries and the extra work on the legs would probably help my physique.
 
Coventional mostly, sumo only to mix it up. The all around pump/cardiovascular is much more intense with the conventional Deadlift.
 
you need extremely strong hips and a strong posterior chain to deadlift sumo. also i believe it is based on body type. i'm tall and lanky, conventional just works better for me. if you have a longer torso and short arms and legs i would deadlift sumo. i have a very strong back compared to my legs, i pull heavy weight conventional all day. i switch to sumo from time to time just to try it and feel like my back is gonna snap, it feels so awkward.
 
Not a fan of sumo. My dead is 495 as of lately WITH a hernia. My last set I usually have to invert one hand to not lose grip.
 
I pull conventional.

Conventional deadlifts place more emphasis on the back and spinal erectors. If you have a very strong lower back there is a good chance that you will be able to deadlift more using a conventional stance.
Sumo deadlifts shift some of the emphasis to glutes, hamstrings, quads, hips and upper traps. If you are experiencing lower back issues, or have a history of lower back problems, sumo deadlifts may be a better option.

Conventional deadlift - Lifters with a short torso and long arms will generally perform better using conventional deadlifts.
Sumo deadlift - Lifters with a long torso and short arms will generally perform better using sumo deadlifts.

Conventional deadlift - The bar must travel a longer distance.
Sumo deadlift - Bar travel is shorter.
 
thanks for all your responses. It was just something that had been interesting me, because I've done conventional for years and I've occasionally strained my back however, i just recently tried sumo stance and added 60 pounds to my max right off the bat.
 
none

dead lifting gives you a wide boxy trunk. I am looking for the thinnest waist posible to make my V shape look better.
 
you gotta deadlift

your waist size is more diet and genetics

a lot of pros do deadlifts and have super skinny waists
 
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