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DUMBBELL SUMO DEADLIFT

Custom Training: Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift. One controlled movement out and back counts as one repetition. Train both sides equally for unilateral variants.

HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Take a comfortable wide stance and hold a dumbbell securely between the legs from the floor or a suitable raised start.

  2. 2

    From the stated wide stance, extend the knees and hips while keeping the load close.

  3. 3

    Lower with control by bending the hips and knees together.

THE STANDARD

Custom Training: Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift. One controlled movement out and back counts as one repetition. Train both sides equally for unilateral variants.

COACHING CUES

Keep the knees tracking with the toes and the trunk braced.

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Forcing a stance wider than you can control.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation
Hoplite
Elite
Spartan

CUSTOM TRAINING ONLY

EQUIPMENT

Dumbbell
Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift — 300WOD Exercise Library