BIGGEST SUMO DEADLIFT MISTAKES (Ft. Josh Hancott)

[@dsha777]

Watched this video at about 12:00pm EST. Played tennis, then hit the gym for an hour. Workout was supposed to be deadlifts 4x3x340 followed by an AMRAP at 340. Decided to pull sumo, because I remembered Josh Hancott spitting mad knowledge... Breezed through the working sets. Scrapped the AMRAP and decided to hit some singles. Previous PR was 385 conventional. Went for 405, smoked it for a double. Went to 455 and got it. 70 pound PR.

[@OmarIsuf]

+Daniel Sha that's fucking AWESOME to hear dude. Love it! Keep killing it.

[@KevinStudent]

That's a massive PR!

[@weedseeds5211]

Looks like your leverages are perfect for sumo.

[@birdbraINCorporated]

what?

[@CykaBlyatttttT]

How is he still alive after deadlifting like that??

[@Exekutioncro]

Cheeky he actually fucked his back up recently. You will pay in the long run for lifting with horrible form.

[@mightylitty681]

lmfao

[@TiberiusStorm]

Are you saying his Sumo form is off?!

[@miratro9371]

@@TiberiusStorm It used to be, yes. As you can see in the beginning

[@MrOpticBlade]

Humans are very durable

[@OmarIsuf]

Apologies on the lack of uploads, been prepping for my trip to California (getting some cool collabs organized). In this video, IPF World Champion Josh breaks down the sumo deadlift & explains something I've never heard before...that unlike the conventional which is essentially one movement, the sumo is two parts. If you found the video useful, make sure to like it and check out Josh here he's uploading daily! kzbin.info

[@adamdrakestudio]

+OmarIsuf can't wait for those.

[@stepaniss]

+OmarIsuf you fucked up the mobility video link assmuff

[@harleyzeth]

Grossly Incandescent? Dat Dark Souls reference!

[@joebrammer139]

+Omarisuf great video hyped to see the upcoming content hope you have a great trip! I was also wondering if you could do a video on the impact of sleep on training, as a European I tend have biphasic sleep pattern and I was wondering whether biphasic or monophasic was better, thanks👍

[@anthonymarconi761]

I'm 4 years late to that party, but I think I just stumbled on the video that will help me correct my form at higher weights. I'm no powerlifter but I dabble with sumo DL for fighting sports S&C (and because I like it too, TBH) and man, I think I found my next training cues focus for the coming weeks thanks to you ^^

[@AldrinAmistad]

Also a big tip is to engage the lats! Once I started doing that, pulling sumo has become even smoother for me.

[@MrMuffCabage]

396 fucking bench at 168????? Wot the fuck m8

[@bconny7]

wr ist 210

[@bconny7]

+bconny7 kg that is

[@abraxis20]

What's even more impressive is that he is tall for that weight class.

[@destro1989]

163

[@leon5676]

I had a projected max of 140kg/315 lbs.After watching this video and adopting the "2 movements" technique,I lifted 315 super fast.So I tried 150kg/330 lbs and got it with almost perfect form.That was a 20kg pr in 1.5 months.Thanks for the tips and the informative video :)

[@matteo546]

the 2 part cue, just changed my vision of sumo

[@dustech]

thank you so much for this video, I'm preparing for a deadlift meet and this will be invaluable advices... there is no " I've nothing to learn". good job as always

[@RyanFiveTwo]

The fact that this dude can bench nearly 400 is kinda freaky

[@Ryesoserious_]

Ryan kg

[@jjwp-ql5rv]

Cuz people expect only massive huge blokes to lift big weight. Size isn't equal to strength. All your joints, tendons etc play more of a part to it than muscles. That's why (usually) steroid users get lots of injuries. The muscles get stronger before all the supporting structure. That's why being nautrual, you don't get massive, and you don't get much bigger very fast. Because all the skeleton, joints, tendons are getting stronger first.

[@danibaba7058]

@@jjwp-ql5rv muscle still builds faster than tendon strenght even when natty stop talking bs

[@ambatukoom]

Not often you see someone who's a good deadlifter and bencher. Very impressive.

[@leonboudreaux2701]

Ryan E Burton do the math lazy

[@rsalehi6568]

In sumo DL, the width of your stand should be such that your shins are vertical at point of initial pull. Your arms should also be hanging vertically, so you can keep as much an erect body posture as possible.Lock out is complete when your hips are in full extension, usually cued with full squeeze of the glutes, not the extension of the upper back.Josh keeps rounded upper back because it allows for lesser knee bend and hip hinge, thus a taller initial posture allows to pull heavier load. But it can eventually lead to injury on max lifts.If you are not competing, keep the whole of the back neutral and super tight. Keep your torso as rigid as possible by keeping lats, erectors, traps tight. Also importantly, tighten and pull in your lower abs to create strong support under rib cage to stiffen the torso.

[@janeto1984]

From all the videos of sumo deadlift, that's the most understandable and comfortable to watch by far! Love it!

[@mikeotren2845]

Will the sumo deadlift give me lizard strength like Jason Blaha?

[@cejII]

This is great instruction. The 2 movements instead of 1 made major improvements in my lift.

[@zebraface678]

This video literally addressed all of the problems I've been having with my deadlift lmao Great video Omar and Josh!

[@tommyzhang4984]

Omar What is your clean and jerk and snatch numbers rn ???

[@OmarIsuf]

+Tom Zhang haven't really tested due to my back but I've hit a comfortable 90kg power snatch a few times & a C&J of 120kg. The snatch I can push right now but the for the C&J, anything over 130kg-140kg to pick up explosively feels a little dicey on my back.

[@tommyzhang4984]

dang nice man do u think its possible to self coach the olympic lifts? I already have really good mobility and stuff for example i can squat jerk comftorbaly do you think i should still get a cocah or self coach? OmarIsuf

[@OmarIsuf]

+Tom Zhang get a coach if the money allows it 100%

[@tommyzhang4984]

aight thanks man OmarIsuf

[@NoGoodJim]

Lost it at Josh's grindr account.

[@onehumblebear]

0:24 PRAISE THE SUN!

[@Hannah_Hawes]

I’ve been struggling with an arched back during deadlifts and this was super helpful! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheSkinnay1]

'Legs, done', may be the best sumo deadlifting advice I've ever heard

[@beerbiceps]

amazing content as usual!

[@aryx2028]

Love u bro😭😭♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@moeali7368]

Amazing curry as usual

[@rajuraina962]

Do you do sumo?

[@peterson7813]

You should tag Geo A from Barbell brigade next time. lol.

[@XxChuyoxX]

Her form is trash AF

[@onua136]

I think the '2-part lift' is the best sumo DL advice I've ever heard

[@trevormcquillen3659]

I wouldn't say it's incorrect sumo, it's called squat stance. Feet as forward as possible. The method has no sticking points and has allowed me to deadlift with no issues. Neither conventional nor sumo works for me. Ed Coan was on to something when he deadlifted like that and I'm surprised more people don't.

[@DSingh4809]

Glad you're alive buddy.

[@pumpmykicksbitch1]

Just started lifting about 2 months ago for football. Was always discouraged that I could only get 225 for reps while my friends are pulling up to 500lbs or more. I've been doing the one fluid motion since I started and no one corrected me, switched it up yesterday and got 315x1. Baby steps but steps nonetheless. Great advice!

[@13bgreenberg]

The rocking frog stretch is great for someone who is trying to work on their hip mobility for sumo!!!!

[@wolger]

so it is correct not to retract shoulder blades/engage the lat when want to initiate the pull for conventional and sumo deadlift?

[@wolger]

as long as the lower back not rounded and in neutral spine position?

[@Kongorofl]

But what did you do about the hip pain? Did you stick through it and adapt with time oder choose a narrower position and inched it out with time?

[@jessb.2073]

Really good instructional. I'm gonna give it a shot tomorrow.

[@knemesis96]

One of the most informational videos and helpful. Thank you for this.

[@iamyourfather3069]

that last part really helped me. Still learning sumo for fun but i always had trouble near the lockout since i was just pulling in 1 motion.

[@Dustman007]

Good video, some useful tips. I've been struggling with sumo but these tips should help. Thanks

[@lntimidatingxbl5857]

This guy has to be from East Coast Canada. He says "burr" instead of "bar"

[@Js18sb81]

+lntimidating XBL Newfie I'm pretty sure, so considering that his accent is pretty minimal lol. Some hardcore Newfies you can't even understand

[@snipedilo]

hey omar, i'd like to make a request for a type of video. im asking this specifically on this fitness channel and not others because i know you yourself are very knowledgeable and also have a handful of extremely knowledgeable friends about lifting. i was wondering whether you could do a video (or videoS) on how to identify what muscles are weak or tight etc when form starts breaking down (specifically for squat and deadlift). thanks!

[@TheLyeem]

What shoes are those

[@IshimuraD]

I'm going to try doing that 2 part movement tomorrow. Thanks Jeff Hancock.

[@alwinhuynh]

does the 2 part movement technique apply to conventional deadlifts?

[@matcoddy6097]

no, its different angles in conventional , its more 1 movement

[@naush777]

What are very good squat and deadlifting shoes which I can buy in the United Kingdom?

[@TheShred89]

Squat: Adidas Powerlift 2.9 or Adipower. Deadlift: Slippers (conventional) or Reebok Lite TR (conventional and Sumo). You can also squat in the Reebok's if you dont mind a flat shoe

[@TheShred89]

+John Parnham 2.0*

[@naush777]

+John Parnham Thank you John. God Bless ya!

[@BarbellSocietyUK]

Crazy how far your deadlift has come. Solid work and great advice! 👌🏻

[@realnatedieckhaus]

Hey Omar, quick question, what could be the cause of pain on my insides of my knees, basically right next to my kneecaps, when I lockout on sumo? I cannot seem to find an answer anywhere.. I have a form check up on my youtube if that helps, thanks.

[@Rofflemywaffle]

Super helpful but which stretches should we doing to get in a better sumo deadlift position?

[@dataai514]

Excellent video !! Many thanks for the tips!

[@jespersschmidt]

Just got back from a sumo workout. On my final set, after the first rep, I rearranged my hand position and went for the pull - got it 1/3 of the way up the shin, felt something wrong in my low back and set the weight back down again. Felt a throbbing ache in the area of my tailbone and had a hard time opening and loading my hips, ie. bending down and unloading the weights from the bar. I feel pain when tilting the hips either way but in general, just an ache and a throb near the tailbone. I’m searching KZbin and freaking out about a possible herniated disc, a pulled ligament or something that’s inevitably going to be a major set back. I’m really scared but also know it’s too early to conclude anything. Anyone had any experience with deadlift-related injuries in the tailbone area?

[@onemanrelaxsounds5459]

jespersschmidt yeah. 3 months heal time :(

[@thenakedthrall4034]

Any update?

[@jespersschmidt]

@@thenakedthrall4034 Some nerve pinching damage. Can’t go too heavy these days or it’ll open back up again - sadly... Doing mostly RDLs and SLDLs and haven’t really sumo’ed for about a year now. Now it’s more a psychological issue where I hype myself up to re-injuring myself whenever I try to pull anything crazy. So sticking to the 5-15 rep range on all DLs with lower weights. But I’ve seen way more growth than before by doing so, so it wasn’t all bad. :) Think it came down to inexperience and ego lifting.

[@VanessaBlanco]

This video 👌🏽 I never do sumo. I tried it once and didn't like it but the video really pointed out why I felt like it felt weird to me. Good content as always Omar! Can't wait for Nigel to add sumo to my programming to see how far I can get. 🙌🏽

[@ryanagar1114]

What do you recommend for the hip mobility?

[@minhpham-vv2yd]

Hello Omar, Why does Josh's back look like it is rounding. How do you achieve this upper back rounding position?

[@SirJoelsuf1]

Alright, maybe someone can help me with this...I have pretty short legs, a short torso but long arms. Would sumo be better for me or should I stick to regular deadlifts?

[@tommybrant3430]

Watch massthetics video about deadlift leverages and your ideal deadlift stance!

[@MostBever]

Do you have to do the sumo stance to get up to a number like 600?

[@Obbybobb]

no

[@baconfromhell666]

+MostBever Some of the best in the world in deadlift are strongman competitors, and it's not allowed to do sumo in strongman, so you can easily get as high numbers with conventional.

[@McKinleyGriggs]

Awesome video I have been trying to train both the sumo and conventional. Does the bar that matter or change at the top of sumo? I am 5'8 and have been pulling conventional for about a year. Been switching back and forth so my hamstrings get more work.

[@SUPERLYSAM]

Hey Omar! Can doing sumo wrong injure you knew with lack of mobility? I believe my hips mobility is good though but idk why I feel pain in my inner right knee. Help!!

[@brettmcivor6953]

+SUPERLYSAM i had the same problem a year ago, narrow your stance a little until you develop the proper mobility or youll really fuck up your knees, or at least thats what i did

[@applesauce96m]

Anyone have any idea why I have the opposite problem with conv and sumo as far as my conv being slow off the ground compared to my sumo? could it be a form thing or just the certain muscles that I have developed more?

[@niekvos1894]

Nice video man, it really helped me with my sumo deadlift and contained everything i needed to know

[@calebengland149]

what if you dont feel it in your hip flexors at all? when i got back into powerlifting and i started doing sumo, my lower back felt worked more than the rest of my posterior chain. i focused on my bracing more and squeezing my glutes more which helped tremendously. any idea how i can keep my lower back out of it more and my hamstrings activated more?

[@dougclark9921]

Like the 2 phase idea. Have just switched to Sumo so this is good for me to pick up on straightaway.

[@chadcooper9936]

Is there any differences strength /muscle gain wise with conventional vs sumo?

[@888antics]

Sumo you get stronger tongue muscles to eat butt

[@000Thumper000]

+888antics lmfao

[@MrApplepie54321]

Hey Omar I ordered a shirt and I'm in the US does it take a while???

[@daleshields1776]

Wow. Just got around to watching this. Great tips. Thanks

[@WhenItsOverTBM]

Doing the Semo Deadlift is much more natural, for me. An ungodly amount of pressure on my lower back takes place every time I do the regular deadlift. The Semo movement was very easy for me to understand. Just the way my body's made.

[@Exekutioncro]

Emeleo Smith because its the more natural movement. Try picking up a 30lbs box. You will use sumo stance automatically.

[@Honoringlife108]

Omar, can you make a video on the correlation between higher reps lowering the amount of myostatin in the blood and how this could influent muscle growth?

[@zzzzoot]

Very good explanation, thank you.

[@daniel224nl]

When you hit a plateau with the convential deadlift and you switch to sumo will your new found sumo strength carry over to your convential?

[@sunvavachi]

Great tips. I just started sumo deadlifts last week and they feel good. Glad I saw this so my form is correct. :D

[@fleapin]

So lock out legs then bring shoulders back for full lockout?

[@Len_J_]

What a great tip - to ensure that when your legs straighten, you are raising the bar at the same time. Ive never sumoed before and this vid helped loads 💥👊👍

[@skinnyfatfuck3298]

Most relevant deadlift instructional to me.

[@frazzle657]

Omar your worth your weight in gold! This is a really good video... Thanks to everyone involved

[@davidtrejo386]

Amazing video thank you very much

[@HIGGSER94]

The videos with Josh and Brett are amazing. They seem a lot more relatable when giving advice for me anyway. More programming/training videos from them :)

[@Emenlll]

conventional is super uncomfortable for me cuz of my short arms, can I replace it with stiff legs?

[@danlsan]

Perfect timing, tomorrow is my deadlift day

[@jabbawabba4949]

I feel like you're waiting for Barbell Brigade to upload these LMAO

[@harunahmed365]

As a wise man once said, sumo is about making love and conventional is about fukin.

[@mikebergin7512]

sumo is the best lift in my opinion. you feel so strong and powerful after the lift, kinda like a lion being king of the jungle, im the king of the gym lol

[@sci-piaskun]

There is much wisdom in this one! Nice vid!

[@moimasiclat]

Shoulda watched this before I did sumo today.. I'll see if I can make it like a two-part movement lift. Hopefully I get good at this stuff.. Then I can eat as much booty as I like..

[@TheMetalbambi]

What about the rounded upper back? I mean ofc it shortens the distance you have to pull, but it really looks not good.

[@kev23dk]

hancott going HAM I see Brett in the corner half asleep

[@thisisaloadofbarnacles9122]

2:04 unless you're Jamal Browner

[@ngndnd]

i started doing sumo and i notice that im basically doing conventional but with my feet far apart. I have no idea how to fix this. I tried lowering my hips and lifting my chest but then my shins get scraped by the barbell

[@headlessnikk]

I really needed this video. Thanks assmuff 👍

[@charlieonthego2054]

this is probably the most informative channel i know

[@Brezuk]

Mobility video link doesnt work for me?

[@wernerwisiak8049]

how much weight on 06:11

[@videoman191]

does the bar have to drag on your shins?

[@kingkong8974]

been trying to learn how to deadlift and squat

[@kaihuizing5970]

6:21 THIS, Thanks for the vid. Really helped me out.

[@steffeolbro6627]

Why doesnt he retract his shoulders 3:00? Not to hate but they look depressed :)

[@cashcreate]

a wild brett gibbs on background?

[@dveo_o]

Would appreciate a video covering the first part of the sumo deadlift so getting it off the floor.

[@ozgurdemirkanmuzik8324]

What is song's name??

[@JamieDyerPowerlifter]

Thinking of swapping to sumo after this injury heals, so this will be very useful!

[@StevenJamesPorter]

Is that Brett Gibbs just chilling in the background? haha

[@bettafreak1]

The little Canadian accent Josh has is great! ahahah

[@Siliento]

Amazing tips !!

[@Hyperions92]

Super helpful thank you!

[@ohmyassoff1087]

omar you were looking aesthetic as fuck in your insta post today

[@OmarIsuf]

+Boogie Cousins you are referring to my calves, aren't you

[@ohmyassoff1087]

OmarIsuf of course

[@TunnelVisionAthletic]

+Boogie Cousins go Raps!

[@ohmyassoff1087]

Alex Sutton W

[@karenkeatinge5588]

I finally know why I was getting stuck at the knees ! Thanks Josh I'm going to try that 2 stage lift now this week in training

[@Dluu22]

Brett be like "I ain't being part of this butt eating nonsense".

[@SufymanFitness]

Grindr. Josh Hancock :,) :,D too funny Omar :D

[@dollyjeanstevens]

Sumo is way easier than conventional, I pulled conventional for a year and reached 220kg one rep max, not a lot but my first ever try at sumo pulled 180 quiet easily.So I do both now, the best of both worlds..