How To Sumo Deadlift, with Ed Coan

Ed Coan, the greatest powerlifter of all time, breaks down the sumo deadlift step by step with Mark Bell and Silent Mike.
Ed covers:
-How to set up for the sumo deadlift.
-Foot placement and distance from the bar.
-Pushing AND Pulling evenly through the lift.
-How to ease yourself into a better starting position.
-Assistance work to help develop the sumo deadlift.
-Why you probably can't and shouldn't deadlift like your Russian idols.
-Developing grip strength.
-Developing core strength with the deadlift.
-Training the deadlift into a meet.
AND MUCH MORE!
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[@Don-sc1vz]

"Just open up your taint a little bit and relax." Proceeds to hold Mark's hand daintily. Hysterical.

[@PistolPeteLee]

What I love here is that Silent Mike is in a trance taking in everything, the dude wants to learn and did, and then hit that 675! Respect

[@gratata.enchilada]

Don't call him silent for nothing

[@oneillfitness]

705 yee

[@jordans.8171]

Ed: "Did you ever grab a bar and just know you're gonna get it" Mark: "Yea it feels awesome" Ed: "Thats the best feeling in the world" Mark: "I've only done that with 135" Made me LOL so hard

[@chrisbell8418]

This was an honor to work on. Ed Coan got Mark and I excited about Powerlifting. Now Ed is our friend. Crazy how that works.

[@andrewsardis23]

Please less Silent Mike and more Edd speaking

[@duckslayer11000]

I appreciated you guys including Mark struggling to get into position. He has never claimed to be mobile. But for us new lifters it highlighted the importance of staying semi limber.

[@KSizbored4life]

Also Mark has been training and competing for a LONG long time. He has had a slew of injuries (including his knee) that affects his mobility.

[@joshuadas8195]

I love ed coan. He has that old school straight shooter no bs attitude

[@Jake.r606]

its not enough that ed's the greatest lifter ever, he might be the best coach out there

[@korpsarr]

And Duffin, just for all his stylish Kabuki-Knacks, his authoritarian presence and for sure all the whiskey drinkin'! ;)

[@RamblinAround]

These videos are great. The quickest way to learn is to watch, and hear from, the best.

[@supertraining06]

Hell yes

[@PEEERRRR]

no joke I've been doing deads for years and every time I listen to these old geezers I learn something in can use. It's great...it hope to see more straight forward technical advice like this!

[@gman2419]

Can you image now at meets people will be shouting open up your taint

[@Karanar]

supertraining06 Even though there are so many people one youtube that know what they are talking about, I have no way of quality controlling what they say. So for me, what helps the most is that when you have people that we know are authorities on the subject teach us, its so much easier to listen.

[@inlovewithkarate29]

agree!!

[@gottfriedosterbach3907]

I imagine Silent Mike as a magical creature that pops up anytime something inappropriate needs to be stated.

[@blaster018]

Awesome! The passion that Ed has for lifting really shows when he speaks.

[@rudyiseeyoubaby3667]

The couch has spoken

[@mustangx218]

Best powerlifting channel on the youtubez

[@supertraining06]

Nothing compares, I agree!

[@edsidoruk6666]

Let's talk about bent rows with fucking 405lb for a second.

[@imsmenoo]

No shit. Dude was beyond strong.

[@aja23136]

Watch Pete rubish

[@boxxer221]

Ed Sidoruk Or 465 for 30 sconds with one hand

[@ryanagar1114]

Ed Sidoruk How about fat fucking lenny

[@dessertstorm7476]

+kingDeCosta123 Yates did "Yates rows", a very upright row with a lot of body english. Coan was doing Pendlay rows, a variation with a much greater lean and full range of motion. The latter is way more difficult

[@dlucasgalt]

This is so cool, seeing Mark, a guy we know is strong AF, learning a technique that he looks very uncomfortable with, but being genuinely open about his feeling powerless, that's witnessing real strength and humility. Seeing greatness, in the hands of a legend. Remains me of the old adage, iron strengthens iron. Very cool, thank you gentlemen for what you do.

[@KDSRJonathan]

It's actually pretty cool to see Mark struggle and learn. Mind you when Ed Coan talks you shut the fuck up and do what the man says!!!! Thanks for the great vid.

[@MrChipsXT]

Hi. (Sorry for the bad English)

[@3457james]

too bad for the rider trying to evade

[@robertanastase558]

Same

[@biesman5]

hi

[@koreaface]

Yes

[@griffincosgrove8927]

The ed coan videos are great keep em coming

[@supertraining06]

How to conventional is next!

[@griffincosgrove8927]

supertraining06 Im already excited for the GOAT to drop some knowledge on me

[@AdamEvans416]

supertraining06 awesome, great work on the content

[@Rundas242]

supertraining06 The ANT?!

[@Pontus95]

Ed is like the nicest guy, and with crazy much knowledge! Just another amazing Supertraining video!

[@AlphaLivingChannel]

Thats the only way I do deadlifts, Conventional deads put to much strain on my back. Since I bulged my disc in the lower back, I switched to Sumo Deads and Front squat and boon, no problems! Thanks for the video Mark.

[@TheHaiku2]

3:00 That's how I approach the toilet. I go slow and in steps, so I don't startle the toilet.

[@Zak-gn8hf]

ahah you killed me

[@tks3782]

How does this comment not have more likes? I pissed myself laughing!

[@nikolai6817]

best comment

[@JBFit69]

😂

[@gjmjblevins]

This is a great video, I feel like the sumo is not covered very much and I have always wanted to hear how to do it from Ed. Thanks! Blessings

[@Freshprankstv1]

You can tell how excited ed coan gets teaching this

[@qewr4231]

Ed Coan seems like a great coach. He makes everything easy to understand. And he demonstrates well. Ed Coan is great.

[@Hiso3]

The way this channel is heading is amazing. I used to watch your session back in the old ST Gym but barely any commentary was given. You felt like, to me, some strong guy that out of reach and that I could just be impressed by. Now that you are taking lot of strong people to share their own style/technique, this is so great and we can learn a lot ! Thanks Mark, Mike and Jim. Keep it up !

[@shovonski612]

Ed Coan you are a bloody legend. Greatest respect to a man like him. So much knowledge and theyre lucky to have him. Thank you......

[@danaephia3582]

Dear Supertraining06. Thank you for the ed Coan Series. Probably the best videos about powerlifting and technique on the net.

[@MiloDuplex]

These videos are pure gold. Keep 'em going please...

[@Mr_SamuelAdam]

The beat in the beginning of the videos always gets me pumped!

[@bubbub08]

Just wanted to say thanks for this video. I used this technique today for the first time and I have never lifted sumo so well before. I always struggled to open up my hips and get into the position/setup. But by doing this i found it so much easier. So thank you so much! These videos really do help people at all levels with their lifting.

[@geniusaza]

Its nice to see Mark hanging out with his hero. You really see the respect he has for him.

[@jmyers112]

No channel comes close to what SuperTraining has become Mark. Getting the viewpoints of so many experts is absolutely invaluable. Thank you for the all the great content.

[@jettfuelfitness]

Seeing mark get a bit embarrassed at the start is such a nice moment, it shows how much he’s always been willing to learn.

[@hansjoosten6993]

i train for 32 years now.and ed coan teaches me the finer details.. love these videos.. also heads up to you mark bell.. greetings from nijmegen the netherlands

[@JAK3THETUB3]

I get into the stance holding a kettlebell, drop down and hold it. It's helped a lot with mobility.

[@grapograc]

The experience of this man.. What a treasure.

[@timmy32989]

This is the best informational video to teach someone how to sumo hands down. So many people try and pull the same way as they do when they do conventional but they are not the same.

[@Nonya_Business44]

Great video. One of the best I've ever watched.

[@McMeatBag]

I think it's awesome that you're able to keep an open mind and willing to try something you've done thousands of times a little differently

[@HorseFromHell]

Thank you Ed Coan fuck this rack pull, block shit. Deficit.

[@stefanobit8668]

Horse From Hell Klokov says the same, "why make something easier for yourself?"

[@Chumongocho]

Horse From Hell Rack pulls have their place... it's not for technical or even strength but for confidence mostly and CNS stimulation. I like to rack pull over 100% of my deadlift max for a peak. Liao Hui did an 880lb front rack hold for 3s and the dude weighs 155lb. There has also been russian olympic weightlifters I've seen pull from blocks (the 2014 super heavyweight worlds champion did a 220kg snatch from blocks.)

[@boxxer221]

Redline Winner I think the point is you don't need them.

[@JoshuaOdionson]

+Redline Winner I think the 220 snatch from blocks was Alexeyv Lovchev. (Something like that, I probably butchered his name)

[@gregprince878]

This is priceless technical training and tips with the best of the best. Thank you Mark Bell, Silent Mike, and most of all Ed Coan.

[@cwspellman]

Excellent video! I love how plainly Ed Coan speaks and how he gets right to the heart of things.

[@wolverine6562lex]

Ed Coan the Best Mentor i ever seen. He can explain & coached very well. Good job again St channel!!!

[@xbdjdjcdbdnndbdndb1613]

1. Form (line w/tongue of shoe, hook/mixed grip, pull slack) 2. Grip work (leaning barbell holds, hand clenches) 3. Experimentation with form (*fits your body)

[@brad6557]

This is the best powerlifting channel on the internet.

[@basementgainz843]

I'm getting now into sumo deadlift. I got bored with conventional. I see know that my problem is mobility. My hips shoot first to quick and then it's all back. I will work on mobility way more. Thanks guys. Video like that helped a lot. Plus i like how both of guys paying attention and listening to. They not playing like they know everything. Sub and like

[@obara824]

supertraining06 Learned so much in under 20 minutes. Thanks Smelly, Silent Mike & of course, the great Ed Coan.

[@jgamez5023]

Ed is such an inspiration, appreciate all of these...

[@FITsthetics]

im glad to see some struggle, it shouldn't feel comfortable. it was nice to see the real feels of this video. iam not proficient in sumo what so ever

[@Th3unknownuser111]

Just got home from the gym! Damn it! Looks like I have something to work on tomorrow. Thanks for the best content on KZbin.

[@chuy8356]

Learned so much from Ed on this video. Nothing like experience and wisdom from so many years of powerlifting.

[@Purtonen]

14:13 that MLG hitmarker sound tho. Perfectly on the lockout too :D

[@Exekutioncro]

Eetu Purtonen bruh 🤣

[@ThatGuyTaylor1]

14 people that disliked..are deadlifting below 3 plates. Great video to the fullest for anyone on any level to get tips and advice!!

[@clintnardoni]

Man even the intro music got me pumped to train. Keep crushing it with these videos.

[@paolopettineo1353]

I do not think lifting videos can get much more better than this ❤

[@BadBandar59]

Great vid! I gotta give it to Mark and Mike. You guys are providing some great information. Blows the rest of these youtube channels out of the water. Thank you. I can listen to Ed all day.

[@johnrobinson1762]

Very informative. Coan should do a video on how to sumo, snatch grip, deficit deadlift with a rest pause.

[@skinnyfatfuck3298]

These videos are a goldmine of knowledge. I'd like to support you Smelly Bell but you're shipping fees to the UK are ridiculous. Any chance of teaming up with a UK distributors?

[@Henrik6661]

SkinnyFatFuck www.howmuchyabench.net/international-vendors/ There is a few in the uk

[@supertraining06]

I have vendors all over the world. Check the site

[@skinnyfatfuck3298]

Fuck yeah. Skinnyfat to jacked and tanned for under £50

[@glenmacdonald3477]

Humble, and humbled.

[@cingred13]

I feel as if all these vids with ed coan are just a goldmine. Thank you ST for the awesome content. Keep it up.

[@maxsimon8268]

This is content most people would pay hundreds of dollars for...and here we are just soaking it in for free. Amazing!

[@PowerPerPound]

What I like about Mark is that instead of just doing what Coan says and ending up in a position where he couldn't pull half of his max, he actually says if he feels weak and wants to work with Coan to fix this. So many sumo form videos like Omar's for example, they instruct the lifter into this obviously weak stance and the lifter says nothing about it.

[@whiskeyblood7258]

Best channel on KZbin

[@kev23dk]

this shit is already on another level. every strength athlete should subscribe to this channel

[@Vinnytalarico]

All in one video please George Leeman Ed Coan Dan Green Brian Shaw Eddie Hall Rhino 🔥

[@boxlad7583]

Dan Greene and Rhino are good but I don't see them as master deadlifters or teachers

[@dboyz692002]

Really hoping to get my pull just like this. Pulled 495x5 today and felt like I had good form.

[@NatoElite101]

Such a unique way to pull, but you cant knock any of it because HIS body worked it out that, this is the best way HE can pull from.

[@jo9285]

Invite Mike O'hearn out there I would like to see him max out with you guys like Stan did. Hell get George Leeman too if you can the production of your videos and the guest have been incredible.

[@witea100]

George would be great!

[@tehunexspected]

He needs to get Pete Rubish on here to show how to really deadlift

[@boxxer221]

john olmos George and Mike O'Hearn on the same day please ;)

[@jo9285]

boxxer221 that might cause an issue since George roasted him on some of the natty claims and comments he made.

[@boxxer221]

john olmos Yeah that's why it would be fun to watch ha :)

[@almightyminimite]

This is my fifth time watching this video,I learn something every single time! I will watch again until I learn every single bits.

[@motokokoto]

I've watched these videos at least 4 times and I always go to the sumo video first before watching the rest of the clips.

[@shadowscar]

dayum, the content as of late has been the best on youtube. gonna grab some shirts from your brand to show support. keep it coming, Mark and Mike!

[@joeythomassin7664]

Keep going man we love you! Keep bringning old time powerlifters

[@steadygroovin]

This channel really stepped the content way up lately.

[@scottsmyre4957]

Hell yeah! The content you're releasing is amazing. Keep up the great work!

[@supertraining06]

Thank you

[@AbrasionUK]

How the fuck has no one mentioned that guy deadlifting in a suit at the end?

[@boxxer221]

David Tulip I thought the exact same, so random.

[@AbrasionUK]

boxxer221 I guess it's because most people don't watch it till the end. Well, everyone, there's a guy deadlifting in a suit in like the last minute of the video!

[@StevieSparkZ]

+David Tulip Yeah just saw that, more like shirt and tie but still kinda funny.

[@Hiphop101ize]

+David Tulip he's there to make gainz not excuses. Plus he had to dress up to meet Ed Coan, LOOK AT IT... NOW RESPECT IT!

[@DefineStrength]

another awesome one Mark! Ed's the man when it comes to powerlifting!! STAY HEALTHY STRONG AND FIT

[@1970kiraclarke]

Really enjoying the Ed Coan videos! Thanks!

[@boyan3977]

Big fan of Candito, big fan of Omar, big fan of Alan Thrall and now I am definitely a big fan of Ed Coan too! Damn, the man can explain!

[@FitMessDiary]

I am really impressed, and happy that I found your channel and all of these videos! :D There is so much videos of this type, but I trust this one the most. Al the facts, no bull*hit :D Love that!

[@ahmedahaggag]

I've been really trying to get into sumo as an accessory and this video will definitely help.

[@JoshuaOdionson]

Why do I feel that KStar is cringing at Mark's lack of mobility? Great video, guys!

[@jo9285]

It might not just be his mobility it could be hip structure and angle of joint insertion. That's why people most likely feel pain. Kstars stuff isn't meant to adhere to all individuals I think he says to consult a medical professional before starting self mobility exercises in his books.

[@JoshuaOdionson]

+john olmos I really thought that I had replied. While I agree that Kstars stuff isn't meant to be universal, my original comment was intended to be a joke because Kstar has helped Mark with a lot of mobility stuff in the past.

[@lep4372]

Great stuff. I tried the breathing cues for my squats yesterday and it made a difference. Can't go wrong with the GOAT!

[@nealrichter29]

He keeps it simple nice vid

[@Spazmonkeyorange]

that barbell grip training is genius

[@HumanMechanism]

Fuckin love this channel, so much golden advice mixed in with a light weight, fun attitude.

[@mrhawk403]

Great video. Just answered all my questions about sumo. Can't recommended your videos enough! Thank you!

[@bryanscruggs7566]

Thank you Mr. Ed for pointing out the obvious reason of why not to train with a belt. People need to hear it. :D

[@ethanmillet7307]

I loved this, very informative from the man himself. I know I can do more in my dead lifts if my form was a bit better. Will definitely take this advice and utilize it in my next workout and hopefully hit 400. My knee pain is what holds me back, so hopefully this will help.

[@tomhannaford3511]

I'm watching this for the second time as it's such an informative video and entertaining too. Awesome channel in general.

[@basuitnijmegen]

Awesome! Was waiting for a proper breakdown of the sumo deadlift and you guys delivered. Thanks guys and keep it up.

[@AlexPlamadeala1]

EPIC

[@thecastle09]

Ed is truly awesome. Cool dude

[@juanch3z]

I fucking love this channel.

[@DeadhandLP]

15:15 Mike doesn't know what to think when Ed says "you're a big package of monster".

[@Pibodabo]

Everytime i go back to this video i think of Ryan Spencer deadlifting in that suit. Cracks me up!

[@KristofferLie]

Really enjoyed these videos with Ed Coan!

[@goldfever1]

"Somebody who's new to lifting, maybe they deadlift around 3 plates or so..." If you're new to lifting and can deadlift 3 plates (per side) out of the gate, you have some impressive genes and should thank your parents. Most have to work up to that.

[@luismarsh8072]

Thanks mum

[@Sbarrett1]

It took me 9 months of intense deadlift training to go from my starting point of 195, to 315.

[@nickreynolds8387]

+Steven Barrett are you kidding me , jumped from 315 to 405 within the same month.

[@Sbarrett1]

Reborn Nick Well you're probably lucky. I've never heard of that happening.

[@BosnianBoxer92]

+Steven Barrett it's definitely possible everyone is different

[@damnshitashley]

This was actually really interesting in terms of how lack of mobility makes some people stray away from trying sumo stance, because they are able to activate less muscles and would have less strength. I never considered that rack pulls would be useless because your leverages would be different- stronger lockouts and glutes would have carryover to your sumo lockout, even if its in a different stance, no?

[@Sadjina]

Awesome, thanks for all the great content you guys are putting out for free!

[@igorfitness]

Super cool video

[@igorfitness]

The boss is right

[@Nyet103]

Ed Coan= G.O.A.T.!

[@JJHauser]

Best shit I've watched in a while