Which one do you prefer for sumo hard vs. traditional deadlift?

Sumo deadlift or traditional deadlift?

　　As the two most common forms of deadlift, which is more suitable for you or traditional deadlift?

　　We can see some experienced fitness coaches use the method of measuring hand length, torso length and legs to decide whether a person is more suitable for sumo deadlift or traditional deadlift.

　　However, when you ask some power experts: "Why do you choose sumo/traditional deadlift?"

　They won't say: "Because For my answer to long hands, short body... etc., on the contrary, they would simply say: "I just happen to do this,"

How to say it?

　　Because the one that determines which deadlift we are suitable for is not only the length of the limbs and trunks, but also the most often overlooked is the structure of the pelvis

　　The structure of the pelvis will not only affect the mechanical activities of the hip joint, but also affect the way the hip muscles adhere to the bones.

　　In other words,

　　Even if the height, length of legs, and length of hands of two people are the same, their best deadlift method may be different, because the shape of the pelvis can vary greatly between individuals.

　　However, unless we spend a lot of money to do an MRI of the hip and ask an expert to interpret it, we will never know what our hip joints look like.

　　In addition to the above factors,

　　In addition to the individual's muscle advantages , training history, etc. will also affect the choice of deadlifting methods.

　　For example: People with weak quadriceps may be more suitable for traditional styles.

　　People with weak upper body muscles may be more suitable for sumo styles.

　　Hercules players are not allowed to use sumo styles because the competition system stipulates that sumo styles cannot be used, so they will focus on training traditional styles.

　　"So so many reasons are mixed together, how do I know which deadlift I am more suitable for?"

　　The answer is: "You might as well try it"

　The two movements take a while (maybe one or two months) and the same training, gradually get familiar with it. If there is a deadlift method that is more suitable for you, then you will gradually feel it during this period.

　　Traditional and sumo wrestling are just a simple dichotomy,

　　In fact, there are some places that can be adjusted in the sumo style (or traditional style),

　　For example: the two legs should be opened more (hip abduction), the toes should be turned out more (hip externally),

　　This all requires some time to try slowly.

　　Summary:

　　About the movements, you might as well try more, so that you will know what is most suitable for you.

　　Reference: Strengtheory - Should you Deadlift Conventional or Sumo

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