barbell sumo deadlift
barbell sumo deadlift exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: barbell.
- Target muscle
- glutes
- Muscle group
- hamstrings
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- barbell
Secondary muscles
hamstrings, quadriceps, lower back
How to perform
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.
- Place a barbell on the ground in front of you, centered between your feet.
- Bend your knees and lower your hips, keeping your back straight and chest up, to grip the barbell with an overhand grip.
- Engage your core and drive through your heels to lift the barbell off the ground, extending your hips and knees simultaneously.
- As you lift, keep your chest up and back straight, and push your hips forward to fully engage your glutes.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.