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Deadlifts · 2.02 · 2 of 3

Sumo Deadlift

Athlete moves object from ground to hips with wide stance.

Demonstration
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Rep Start
  • Object-on-ground.
  • Hand(s) on object.
Rep End
  • Deadlift lockout.
Rep Requirement
  • Hands and arms are kept inside of the legs.
Cycle & Post Rep
  • Object cannot bounce, that is have notable upwards momentum from ground impact.
Variations
  • V.09 - Deficit
  • V.10 - Elevated
Team Synchro
  • Rep end
Load, range and execution options

Variations that can Apply

Referenced by this standard

Associated Definitions

POSITION

OBJECT ON GROUND

BARBELL

  • Both bumpers in contact with the ground at the same time.

DUMBBELL

  • Both sides/heads on a single dumbbell in contact with the ground at the same time.
  • When using two dumbbells, at least on side/head of each dumbbell need to make contact with the ground.

KETTLEBELL

  • Any part of the bottom circle of a kettlebell in contact with the ground.

BALL

  • Any part of the ball in contact with the ground.

ODD OBJECT

  • Any part of the object in contact with the ground.

WORM

  • Full worm in contact with the ground, or if held by hands, the hands are in contact with the ground.
POSITION

DEADLIFT LOCKOUT

Standing tall position is achieved.

  • Object is supported by the hands, arms oriented downward from the shoulders.
  • Elbows fully extended.
  • Shoulders behind the vertical plane of the object if object is kept in front of body.
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BODY PART

HANDS

Positioning: Entire hand with full palm and all fingers

  • Gripping: Any part of the hand, full or partial

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Sumo Deadlift (2.02) — IF3 Movement Standards