Next time you’re in the gym doing deadlifts, take a page out of the wrestler handbook and try it sumo style. Named for the wide stance that sumo wrestlers get into before facing their opponent, a sumo ...

There are many reasons why we love the deadlift: it works all the posterior chain muscles, it’s functional, and can deliver superior strength and muscle gains. But, a debate that still surrounds this ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When listing strength training exercise staples, the sumo deadlift rarely gets top-tier recognition. But ...

Deadlifts: you either love ‘em or are afraid of ‘em. To the casual eye, they look like a great way to throw out your back (and you can if you have terrible form), but they’re actually one of the best ...

Choose the deadlift(s) that work best for you and start building full-body strength. While most people are referring to conventional barbell deadlifts when they mention the deadlift, there are a slew ...

The number of variations that sports scientists and fitness experts have found for every exercise is enough to give you a headache. But it’s always better to have variations than not. Choosing which ...

Aptly named the king of compound exercises, it's hard to beat the deadlift for a strength-building, muscle-gaining move. Still, a lot of lifters shy away from the exercise, for fear of poor form, ...

The correct deadlift form involves placing your feet about shoulder-width apart from the bar. Then, grab the bar on either side of your feet while sitting your hips back and hardening your core. Drive ...

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