The main difference between the sumo and conventional deadlift is easy to see: foot position. The conventional variation requires lifters to stand with the feet shoulder-width apart and facing forward ...

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 ...

Which deadlift variation is superior—the conventional barbell deadlift, or the (slightly controversial) sumo deadlift? This is one of the great debates in the strength world, and the answer isn't ...

It’s a fundamental for a reason: the deadlift is arguably unparallelled for improving full body strength and power, but there are so many variations – all intermittently billed as the best by online ...

WHETHER YOUR WORKOUT goal is to get stronger, gain muscle, or just to move better, the deadlift will be an integral exercise for your lifting routine. The compound exercise is a lower body staple, as ...

More strength coaches across the U.S. are rethinking the traditional deadlift, favoring a faster, safer, and more effective ...

Deadlifts are one of the best compound exercises you can do to build full-body strength, but the debate between whether you should use an Olympic bar to complete the move, or a trap bar has been long ...

Deadlifts can be the type of move that leave you wondering—is this even worth it?! But fear not, your sweat and precious gym time isn't going to waste. Noam Tamir, C.S.C.S., owner and head trainer at ...

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 ...