The sumo deadlift is a variation of the conventional deadlift, characterised by the arms being positioned on the inside of the legs, an upright torso and a wide stance. It is a great one for people with shorter arms. This exercise will work on your glutes and hamstrings predominantly but also the quads, hips and upper traps.
To do the sumo deadlift correctly it is important to have a wide stance, keep your glutes high, shoulder blades locked and then you can push to the floor. Ensuring a correct technique is vital as doing the sumo deadlift incorrectly can lead to undue stress being placed on the lower back and potential injury. Elyse explains, ‘it has taken me a long time to get this to this stage doing this exercise. It is all about technique.’ She also stresses this exercise will not make you bulk, but wants to teach people it is about toning and keeping lean.
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