The Most Effective Way to Deadlift for Muscle and Strength (Sumo Technique Explained)

[@JeffNippard]

So guys this is Part 1 of the 3-part deadlift mini-series I'll be running for the rest of February on Tuesdays. The deadlift is so technical that I think it deserves 3 episodes to be covered reasonably well. The same can probably be said for the squat and bench press, so I may follow up on those with another dedicated "errors" video and/or videos on specific modifications for different bodytypes (height, arm lengths, etc) and maybe yet another on their variations. Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy Part 1 and I'll be back next week with Part 2 on the conventional deadlift. Peace!

[@SHREDNATION]

My chnl is good two

[@fightingforlife2664]

If you can do an explosive workout video

[@uzzitaylor3687]

Griffin Dane Fuck outta here stupid bitch

[@sightfire]

I'd love to see a quick run through of trap/hex bar deadlift differences - maybe in that third video?

[@daveklemish3282]

I second Colin's suggestion about some discussion of the pros / cons of the hex bar deadlift. Thanks!

[@JJYoung]

Jeff the type to upload 3 different deadlift tutorials to avoid informational imbalances

[@theolbiterator5408]

Shouldn't it be 2? Oh nvm most viewers have 3 legs.

[@matthewgonzalez9537]

Hey, that's a trademark comment that belongs on athleanx

[@BuckingHorse-Bull]

you bitch haha clever

[@alexskars]

Big Boss They probably share many viewers. I personally watch both of them but I agree with you. That meme belongs to athleanx

[@JJYoung]

Big Boss oh, you must think I care?

[@PictureFit]

Edits and explanations are super clean. Personally, I interchange between conventional or sumo DL based on order of exercise in the program. Sumos feel more comfortable and effective if following squats or any quad-dominant movement. Traditional DL if that's the first exercise on the agenda. Legit vid, can't wait to see the rest!

[@Troyson04]

Wow, PictureFit is here too! Big fan here. :)

[@beefbroth6539]

The answer is it depends

[@MrBumbum2812]

Hey thank you for bring Jeff to me, my lifting life now turn into a new fucking page !!!!!

[@geraldesterman9380]

Hey PicFit! Once again, thanks for introducing me and many of your subscribers to Jeff. We owe you one. Looking forward to the eventual collab video. Seeing Jeff represented in PicFit drawing style would be awesome. Oh, what about Bro Jeff! A huge pair of Beats on his head making him sway side to side from the weight. Hilarious! My personal request would be Top 5 Popular Exercises that are actually harmful. Bench Dips for example.

[@mrabelone31]

And don't forget... "get you protein"

[@lusurama5080]

I showed this to my parents on movie night and they were impressed by the quality of the info and are actually interested in starting to train now, so thanks Jeff

[@ayo_k32]

That's awesome, I wish I had a family movie night growing up.

[@Zetsuke4]

LMAO are your parents like less than 18 years older than youLOL

[@austin3722]

Zetsuke4 working out is for more people than 18 year olds

[@Dilly9124]

Lol gotta throw on nippard for movie night now

[@nzarch9741]

We have family porn night it’s great

[@zaksmyth6258]

10:12 when you get a notification that jeff uploaded

[@harrysmyth4540]

Keep begging for likes bitch

[@user-yw1mo3qj5p]

@@harrysmyth4540 he didn't beg for nothing, therefore you're the bitch

[@Sumbee]

Dude I actually just did that at the gym and got the notification right before my set of sumos haha

[@harrysmyth4540]

@@user-yw1mo3qj5p He's my brother (check the surnames), therefore you're the bitch, bitch

[@user-yw1mo3qj5p]

@@harrysmyth4540 i ain't reading no names bitch, don't treat your brother like that, i don't know how you treat him irl but i really wouldn't want to be yo friend if you treated me like that, no profanity on this christian channel, and also bitch....

[@StephanieButtermore]

Master Jeff, thank you for your wisdom 🙏

[@jayd7212]

Lady Stephanie of the Buttermores, thank you for your kind words regarding Master Jefford of the Nippards

[@Culepatua]

Marry that man

[@johnwig285]

thank you steff but hes taken by us.

[@RD-jd8hq]

@@jayd7212 that was just beautiful

[@mohantalachutla6834]

I think you people have over done it.

[@nicholaskaskov1843]

Technique Tuesday intro is so fucking clean. Legit one of the best and most satisfying intros for a youtube video out there.

[@Firmly_grasp_it]

Jeff spoils us so much with these videos..

[@nllc9779]

Why are every one of your comments edited though?

[@tmg2612]

Bro go train stop commenting that much

[@milan9180]

@A.J. Ello gay isn't an insult in 2021🤦🏻‍♂️

[@stevenvilches3852]

I love how when he’s demonstrating what NOT to do, the “beats by Dre” headphones go on! The best part about these videos! 😂

[@CankleCankle]

After deadlifts conventional for 5 years, I’m about to go pull sumo for the first time. I actually messed around with it yesterday just working on form, I couldn’t believe how easy 3 plates was. I’m absolutely gonna be able to pull more.

[@fabioooh]

5 years? You really liked it

[@Nick-jg9ck]

5 years and you don’t think 3 plates is easy for conventional? Definitely doing something wrong.

[@lo2scdjfjr]

@@Nick-jg9ck he said it was easier than conventional buddy

[@Sub7Fitness]

Leading with the chest is a great cue for people who struggle with maintaining their neutral spine! Great tutorial Jeff 💪

[@JeffNippard]

Do u even lift bro

[@mudblood9699]

I just got a weight set a couple days ago, pulled 300 raw. Today I did 310. I'm 160 lbs, how fast should I increase my one rep max?

[@johnnyfuckface8384]

Mudblood 96 I'm ten years old weigh 100 pounds and just pulled 400

[@Jacob-ft4ik]

Alec bilyard dude relax it’s obv a joke

[@johnnyfuckface8384]

Alec Bilyard u r stupid any ten year old can lift 400

[@johnnyfuckface8384]

Alec Bilyard my 50 lb freind pulled 800

[@a_woman_who_loves_to_lift]

I always come back here to watch Jeff's stellar technique videos. He is unparalleled. There are no better on the internet, in my opinion. (btw, I am a middle-aged woman halfway through his Powerbuilding program and have already seen increases in my squat, bench press, and deadlift [pulling both sumo & conventional] ) Simply amazing 💯💯

[@kristenmarosi8559]

I finally got my form down on the deadlift, thanks in all to you! I have had a love/hate relationship with deadlifts for the past two years. Always ending up with back pain and/or knee pain. Through this video I was able to figure out where I was struggling with bad form and was finally able to complete my fist proper deadlift! What an amazing feeling to finally make peace with this exercise. Thank you ever so much!

[@Quadrer93]

You are the man, you really are. I've benn struggling with conventional deadlift due to my height (195 cm, thats somewhere around 6,4) and cound not decide whether to do sumo or not. After detalied explanation like this, I decided to give it a try today. Thanks Jeff!

[@atiwatthongprapal5058]

Do you feel better with it? I'm 6'4 as well and i've switched a couple weeks now and kinda dont want to go bact to conventional at all, sumo feels so much more comfortable.

[@TagaloconJosquine]

Sumo deadlift literally saved my capacity to deadlift! I’ve been doing conventional but as I up the weight, I hurt my lower back. I tried activating my core, my internal belt, etc but I still injured my lower back. I was about to give deadlifting up but when I changed to Sumo Lifting, overloading never becomes a problem. Never had a back pain anymore.

[@onlyoneremains_]

Same man💪💪🔥

[@jonm.678]

I’m in the same boat- I’ve always been a very strong conventional deadlifter. However, recently I’ve just had a lot of lower back pain- maybe it’s all the years of conventional deadlifts? Lol. I’m gonna try sumo and hopefully I have the same results- less pain

[@flipmanonline]

Trap bar buddy. Trap bar..

[@abrahemsamander3967]

Sounds good! I want to try it too. I’m tall so deadlifts are a struggle.

[@kwiwj17731]

Sumo+rows covers the low back muscles without getting injured

[@willetwilliams5]

Glad i found this, i am a teenager without a gym and was looking for ways to do deadlifts without plates and a barbell, found a way to create weights using bricks and stones and learning this stance made it much more efficient and easy to do it this way, thanks!

[@1bigimpact]

I would like to say thank you very much im a trainer and have always used a conventional pull and my pr is 535 but ive been researching the sumo version to incorporate more variations for myself and clients. I appreciate your video and this was a very well made video! thank you so very much.keep up the amazin work!

[@Michael-rn2xe]

I'm pretty tall so I struggled with conventional lifts cos of long legs but after trying sumo it feels so much better. Zero lower back pain and more gainz thanks for the help

[@victorfrlundmortensenfm4697]

same thinking about trying sumo because i'm 6'10 and have really long legs

[@rossdalegg5282]

@@victorfrlundmortensenfm4697 me too, as a tall guy it seems I can't avoid the lower back pain after conventional deadlifts despite really focusing on good form, foam rolling etc. The altenative is going to the gym less which I don't want to do :)

[@noroidsjustrage4736]

This series is the best series by jeff

[@Logan-zi4vx]

NO Roids Just Rage wait, you’re not back guy...

[@noroidsjustrage4736]

@@Logan-zi4vx I don't know what you are talking about man who's the back guy

[@Yumadlol]

@@noroidsjustrage4736 he has the similar back pose as u showing his lats , he is usually found in the comments

[@MediQate]

I’m here.

[@YashSharmaFitness]

This is what Humanity Needed

[@shrikantsoni1476]

🙄

[@jeetendrad1309]

Tf! * - *

[@NitinKumar-lq6bj]

You're here too

[@shrikantsoni1476]

@@NitinKumar-lq6bj voi toh I am trying to figure out 🙄.... And apne video mey bhi esai kuch btaya tha I remember 😏

[@mayank626]

cheesy!🤣

[@Thomas-pk3lc]

Grazie.

[@tryggvi98]

For everyone saying he “copied” Ethier, he didn’t. Jeff has been talking about this video for a while now.

[@JeffNippard]

I’ve had this video planned since November of last year lol. Also, if you look at Ethier’s description boxes on his early videos, you’ll see that he lists me as inspiration for his video style. This should be obvious to anyone who has been following me long enough. To be totally honest, I do feel copycatted by him but at least he’s helping people. It’s sad to see new people getting the order here switched around though lol

[@GasDude1011]

@@JeffNippard he's definitely been copying you for a while just in a more monotone voice 😂

[@haanswinn]

how can he copy Ethier...Jeff was a powerlifter if anything there is so much more to learn from a pro powerlifter on deadlifting

[@loganmontuori]

At least Jay gives credit to Jeff when he gets ideas from Jeff's channel. It's the same as using information from someone else's study, as long as you cite your source you're all good!

[@johnwig285]

i think "copying" is a v toxic assumption. Im sure both are inspired by one another be it competitively or knowledge wise since they are in the same genre. Both deserve due credit as they have their own style of presenting at the end of the day, there isnt any word for word or presentation style copying here. Both should be appreciated instead of being put against.

[@tannerhoke]

These are my favorite videos from any fitness channel. Sure other channels also have some of the same info (science), but your discipline in the following the format makes it so easy to learn and stay focused. Thanks!

[@ripp123m]

You are the greatest fitness KZbinr... I could see the amount of effort you put in these videos and how organized everything comes out and super informative unlike these other fitness KZbinr. Great vid 👍

[@bilbojumper]

Not anywhere near as good as athlean x

[@junkyard-p1s]

Best deadlift video I've seen yet. Thanks for sharing.

[@dylanwine6704]

8:19 when you see your crush

[@hadjoudjmehdi7606]

More like : 10:08

[@Zetsuke4]

LMAO

[@jeremyromo2755]

Thank you so much for posting this. Been doing sumo because conventional just felt wrong & I kept scraping my knees lol. This was so informative & makes me feel a lot better & you made this clear & concise. I appreciate you posting this very much

[@MrMysterioso]

I like how the brolifter is wearing headphones and occasionally chewing on his chain xD

[@TheCanucks17]

This is the best tutorial I've ever seen. Along with your detailed explanation, all of the filming angles were so helpful.

[@Quantickzz]

Guys don't forget editing and recording these videos takes a long time, he probably started before Jeremy Ethier posted his video. I think it was just an unfortunate coincidence. Enjoy the information!

[@hectorzeronee]

Coming off an recurring injury from deadlifts/squats, this form has helped immensely. This video helped so much bro. Thanks!

[@corynorell3686]

The only reason I know it's Tuesday is because Jeff released a technique video.

[@justamustachewithoutaguy9370]

Technique Tuesday

[@AndrewHolton-h1l]

This is a way I can get around certain restrictions placed on me due to some injuries. Am unable to do normal squats but after watching a short video about a sumo squat I can now do them! Cheers for the breakdown on the sumo squat and foam roller.

[@joelbackman8330]

My glutes are my most developed part, but I'm still much stronger in the conventional deadlift, but I guess that's because I have absolutely no clue what I'm doing when I'm trying to lift sumo.

[@rbruce5270]

Much more dependant on body structure

[@alessandromassimo5717]

80% of people perform better with the sumo so I think you probably need to learn the right technique, so totally disagree with R Bruce

[@nllc9779]

@@alessandromassimo5717 why do you say 80% of lifters perform better with sumo? What's this based on?

[@alessandromassimo5717]

Noah P because the genetics 🧬 that makes sumo good for you are more common than the one that you should have to pull regular, it’s like having brown eyes. However Sorry for my English I don’t know if you can understand, I’ll link the article where I read it

[@nllc9779]

@@alessandromassimo5717 I can understand your English just fine but you need to be more specific. "Genetics" and "good for you" doesn't make a lot of sense. Genetically speaking, if you have long arms you can lift both conventional and sumo pretty decently. If you have short arms, sumo is usually more comfortable (unless you have a short torso. Conventional is usually okay too). If you have average size arms and a short or average torso length, conventional is fine. If you have a long torso than you'll likely find sumo to be a more comfortable and stronger position. In addition to limb and torso lengths, many people have a strong low back and will find conventional easier. But for many people that want to build muscle and not just compete in powerlifting, they should be doing different deadlift variations and not be focusing on just one but maybe stick with the most comfortable one more often. There isn't a better one, only one that suits your needs more depending on where you're at.

[@willyslife1903]

dude this is probably the best deadlift video I've seen thank u sir..

[@fitelite2405]

I've been lifting since 2008. Seriously lifting since 2012. I competed in competitions, person trained and am a sticker for form. I COULDN'T EVER. FOR THR LIFE OF ME. FIGURE OUT WHY MY DOMINANT ARM (RIGHT) GETS EXHAUSTED FASTER THAN MY LESS DOMINANT ARM (LEFT). Especially when I would do things like concentration curls and even bench press I always was so mad that my right arm can't push more than my left on the last rep. It now makes sense. After a decade on alternate grip lifting heavy with deadlift and NEVER conscientiously changing the grip side up. I've definitely messed with my bicep muscle a bit. - I'm definitely going to change that starting on my next back day. God. I love that you can never stop learning. Great stuff! Glad I found a video to re-teach myself to sumo after being out of the gym for almost a year due to an injury. LETS GO!

[@stephencasper87]

Jeff is hands down the best fitness KZbinr out there. Super clear, super informative, super effective.

[@Taduuh]

I have a subconsciousness reaction now so that anytime I see you with beats on I know its "Bro mode" and to take note that whatever you are doing is a no no. It also applies correctly at about 90% for the literal gym. Thanks for the life lessons.

[@ahbyahdmohammed7694]

Thanks a ton! Basically this is the most detailed and well explained video on how to deadlift! Nowadays I only check your channel only for learning different techniques

[@siggetrygger1476]

Thank you, sumo is the only pain-free variation of the DL I can do, this was much needed!!

[@boots7859]

New sub! Started recently by finding Athlean X, Gregg, D. and then Dr. Mike. Honestly, after finding out the drama, shilling and outright fraudery some of these channels traffic in, I'm glad to see this level of education is available. I also like Scott Herman. Looking forward to working through all you vids, and very pleased that you seem to take the time to recognize that a lot of us are either returning to the gym long after HS/college, or just new.

[@DiLLZGFX]

Please do front squat next

[@lizg6084]

Yes!! God I suck at these.

[@joshuapark1818]

FRONT SQUAT I need

[@kingquads6982]

Front squats and overhead presses yes!

[@mrdune5479]

Do a back squat ffs and leave that dumb shit in the past

[@nemanjamilovancevic8396]

Dumb shit every Olympic weightlifter does...

[@hense_jr]

I'm pretty rarely on youtube and I never bother to like/sub, but at 8:19 when you make fun of a gymbro showing how not to "overdo" the lockout, my appreciation of you went through the roof. 10/10 vid

[@ourtube4266]

Can we get a few “Bro Jeff” vlogs, bro Stephanie can come too but she has to wear the dog tags and tank top.

[@mike-su1is]

This is the comment I've been waiting for.

[@UvaroviteKing]

Bro Jeff and bro Steph are hilarious yes we need this in our lives X'D

[@iaanhenrr5883]

I've seen you around so much lately and just decided to subscribe because you've completely impressed me with your knowledge and had my full attention for every single video I've watched. Fantastic job all around.

[@fastcar42069]

I've never been more excited to deadlift in my life. Let's get this bread, fellow disciples of Brodin!

[@ledoschannel2405]

Never expected the one thing I'd be looking most forward to during the week would be your Technique Tuesdays. Being in College, I set aside a lot of fun things I like to do to study what I'm paying for, but the last thing that'll be off my list of selfish desires would be to stop lifting weights. Love the Video's Jeff, you spark aspiration for someone whose 5ft 1. I realized I'm hardly held back by being short and that I don't need to be tall to look good like an absolutely decked Greek Sculpture. Nothing special about what we do, just keep working like you owe it to yourself! Keep training.

[@Namster05]

Thank you! I've always been the skinny kid and even when I started lifting nothing changed much. My bench press max was 40kg, i was scared to deadlift. I'm 24 now, starting all over again in the gym and with this video I got my first 100kg deadlift for 2 reps. I know it's still rookie numbers, but it meant so much to me. Now I LOVE deadlift, and I will continue to improve it.

[@nicegood7503]

grats on the 100kg! how long you been lifting for? recently hit 95kg myself by switching to sumo.

[@Namster05]

@@nicegood7503 thanks! I started when I was 16, but never commited for more than 3 months. I tried again at 18, then again at 23 and stopped after 3 months because I had no money for gym membership(they were expensive gyms tho) 2 months ago I bought 1 year membership at local cheap gym and it feels awesome, because I don't have to worry if I'll be able to afford gym next month. I also did sumo with 100kg, tried 115kg yesterday but failed :,) though, now I can lift 100kg for 3 reps, so there's some improvement😅

[@KenKuninmusic]

I have been training folks for a couple of decades and that is one of the best descriptions I have seen. Job well done Jeff.

[@Franzibald_]

The adjustment for the hook grip can go quite fast. At least for me it took 4 deadlift sessions to go from insane pain at 50% of 1 rep max to no pain at all at 100%. Feels great and very stable.

[@scorpleeon]

Just watched again since deciding to pull sumo today cuz of a hammie tweak and perfect refresher. Plus I miss my TT intro jam! Tks Jeff/Bro Jeff

[@Hyperions92]

I need to get back into deadlifting. I hurt my back a few years ago due to poor form and since then I've been nervous to get back into it.

[@rbruce5270]

This video has next to nothing on injury prevention and importance of tightness/bracing ;(

[@LiveRaidei]

I tore an erector in my back doing deadlifts like 2 years ago, started doing trap bar deadlifts and it worked wonderfully

[@Kus519]

Same i pulled my hams once doing dead, but came back in 3 days lol

[@LuisSantanaLive]

I tweaked my back a day ago...

[@Kus519]

Luis Santana dont sit your ass on the couch too long, i tweaked my back once too, but it kinda went away in two days, but far back when i tweaked my back playing football, i just sat around for 1 week, and it stayed for a week idk why.

[@snt_gulab]

I literally googled "Jeff Nipard Sumo Deadlift" two days ago, I can't believe this. This is awesome. Thanks for making some great helpful content I use everyday :)

[@Conformist55]

Use Jeff Cavaliere’s tip for protecting your biceps when using a mixed grip. Eliminate the tension in that bicep by flexing your triceps in that arm.

[@missano3856]

@@GetOhn Most people can benefit from more deadlifting than their grip strength will allow.

[@Croissantrophy.meme.channel]

That didn't age well xD

[@Strmshadow73]

Thanks for the video. One thing that I think is important to mention is breathing. Recently, as I moved up into heavier deadlifts (and squats) I would take a deep breath and hold it in on the power stroke of the movement. Well, by doing this you can cause extreme pressure build up in your eyes and optic nerve, usually indicated by head pain in the back of your head where the optic nerve runs to. This excessive pressure can lead to a large increased risk of glaucoma and possibly blindness. I experienced this the other day and was unable to lift for several days because of the debilitating head pain/eye pain. Please remember to breathe properly during heavy compound exercises. Thanks.

[@iLlamas1]

The gym bro character that Jeff does always makes me laugh.

[@oohsam]

OMG the quality of these videos are amazing. The animations, the explanations...Superb.

[@haup96]

Have been searching for «Jeff Nippard Sumo Deadlift» for the past week😅 Finally a video about it, 10/10👏🏼

[@anthippo91]

My finger got cut off when I was a kid so I have to go double overhand 😂

[@cartertwentythree5160]

anthippo91 Shit that’s sad sorry to hear about that but you still grinding fuck yea man good for you no excuses

[@elhomo6406]

Are you sure you didn't cut off your own finger as an excuse to use straps? I won't be mad, promise.

[@Jaimelapoesie]

Usually I just want a 2 minute explanation of a lift, but all 11 minutes of this are informative. Thank you!

[@Ironsvillage]

I'm still struggling to keep my ass down, but rewatching this video every now and then helps to improve my technique and I already more than doubled what I could deadlift over the last 2-3 months thanks to you!

[@douglas2437]

Brilliant video Jeff. You're so methodical and calm in your explanation. Love it!

[@neilraxlan2526]

Yes! thursday is my deadlift day, perfect timing once again Jeff! I don't really have a preference between conventional and sumo atm, I've already been switching it for the last 6 months. Suits me fine. Edit: Could you do a video about foam rolling and it's effectiveness? I've never liked doing it before or after any lifts. Maybe some sciencebased evidence will make me do it anyway IF it really is beneficial.

[@hazal.karaaliler]

Hello Jeff, awesome video as always. I exprience some problems while using alternated grip. Sometimes I can not put the barbell’s right hand side and the left hand side at the same time to the floor. Could you explain the reason of my unbalanced movement at the very end of the movement?

[@Lumpycheeses]

His advanced hypertrophy program is worth it. I'm currently on week 9 and the results are great. The program pushes you for sure. All my lifts have gone up drastically. Worth every penny.

[@garrettskinner4966]

I love that he wears headphones when he's doing it wrong so we know he's a gym bro

[@JaydonRose]

Excellent video Jeff. Probably one of the best deadlift form and error checklist videos I've seen yet that wasn't over half an hour long.

[@WilliamAndrews0]

I train at home. If I just drop my deadlift after the pull, i might as well deadlift with my packed suitcases, because i will be moving soon.

[@elhomo6406]

Deadlift to farmer carry superset?

[@alaskatoburningmen4549]

@@elhomo6406 🤣He'll be doing a lot of farmer carry, that's for sure!

[@Rpapa123]

Thanks, Jeff. Important technique tips illustrated for ease of following. Glad I found your blog

[@tidragos]

I could not do a normal deadlift without a next day back pain, until i discoverd sumo deadlift which I guess it's better for tall guys, i'm only 6' .

[@gone84328]

Typically, back pain is associated with most deadlift days because once you first start your muscles are getting used to the movement still. Most taller guys will do better with conventional because they have more leverage with their posterior chain. Most strongmen, like Brian Shaw, or The mountain who are both 6'9". But then you have dudes who are 6'2" + like Cailer Woolam, and Yuri Belkin who are insanely strong sumo pullers.

[@SiSi-xg1hk]

I experienced similar pain in my lower back whenever I would try to lift conventional. I have scoliosis & I have to be careful with any sort of heavy lifting because I don't want to worsen my spine curvature. But I also want to get stronger. Then I've started doing the sumo deadlift & my back has been much better. My hips tend to prefer that turned out position anyway & I still get to focus on my glutes & hamstrings, which have been lagging. Also, I'm only 5'4". I can only imagine how different this lift would feel if I had another 8-12 inches to my height 🤣

[@tidragos]

@@SiSi-xg1hk damn, i might have the same thing.. almost 14 years of sitting on a desk chair (not a great posture either ☹️ ) ...

[@SiSi-xg1hk]

@@tidragos If you can, try to set up an appointment with an orthopedic doctor. They might do an x-ray &/ an MRI to see if there is a curve to your spine. They'll have recommendations on how to train without worsening your condition, which could potentially mean spinal reconstructive surgery later in life. My doctor told me to keep doing yoga & pilates like I have been to keep my spine flexible, & tread lightly with lifting (primarily not putting weight on my shoulders like a barbell during squats). Then, you might get referred to physical therapy & their suggestions can become incorporated into your normal gym routine. Like my therapist told me to warm up my back with axe chops using resistance bands, & then continue strengthening by doing lat pulldowns & low rows. That's been my experience & it's been helpful for me. 🤘

[@ChelseaBonesify]

Your videos are perfect! The detail and thoroughness is just bar none!!!!

[@AlexTsangRealEstate]

Was bro Jeff trying to mock Russwole?

[@alejandroochoa3541]

this is one of the best videos overall involving fitness, period. Instant subscriber here

[@Zetsuke4]

Jeff is one of the only few people who actually knows what he's talking about and presents real information unlike the other stupid KZbinrs. Right now I can only trust the two Jeffs.

[@glenanderson4946]

So true. Nippard vs Cavaliere is "you vs the jeff she told you not to worry about" though (in that order) just saying

[@Zetsuke4]

@@glenanderson4946 so why are you pitting them against each other and what do you mean?

[@krishnagodale3200]

@@glenanderson4946 changed your opinion yet?

[@jon5310]

@@krishnagodale3200 i certainly did about a year ago. Used to be a huge fan but now I follow Barbell Medicine mainly and I'm able to better train despite knee and back pain

[@Tom-re6zo]

I have a friend with whom I frequently go to the gym. He's been lifting longer than me and is bigger than me, we're the same height but our body proportions are different, so he doesn't always know what to tell me despite his experience. He tells me that due to the length of my legs and my inherent flexibility that sumo might be better for me. I do have a lot of trouble with segmenting my motion with conventional, and a hard time getting it off the ground with even a little more weight even though I can do 10 easy reps with slightly less weight. Glad this side of youtube exists.

[@jgen6079]

6:50 haha. never knew russ pulled sumo :D

[@caidmedina]

The way you explained pulling the slack out of the bar makes more sense then I’ve ever heard anybody explain what that actually means or why you do it. Appreciate it man 👊🏽💯

[@skoulikantera]

Sumo just looks so much more badass than conventional

[@abs0978aa67]

Imo this is the best deadlift tutorial ive ever seen even though ive been deadlifting for a few years now i watched all of it

[@RaedVS]

Since you specifically mentioned John Paul Cauchie, one of his techniques made a Night and Day difference to my Deadlift, and it's so effective for both Conventional and Sumo. The jist of it is to shift your entire bodyweight Behind the bar in the Starting Position, at the level of the Ankle joint, so you essentially Lever the bar off the floor before even starting your lift, using your own bodyweight to your advantage, and it's Simply Incredible.

[@hugotendam5349]

Can you link this?

[@RaedVS]

@@hugotendam5349 Here you go bro kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX7Hp5hvgMh-ZqM

[@smog8634]

Much appreciated for the sumo technique explained. I just started doing sumo deadlift and you have really great information on proper technique. Keep up the good work bro!

[@michaeltran6412]

I never heard or seen anyone use mix grip AND hook grip together at the same time. I am considering trying it. Anyone have any insights on this?

[@JeffNippard]

Michael Tran I just did it to show the thumb placement more clearly. I guess there’s nothing wrong with it per se but hook grip is usually done double overhand. That’s my mistake - I wasn’t really thinking for that clip

[@nllc9779]

Why would you want to though? Hook grip is good because you have the advantages of double overhand without the disadvantages of a mixed grip. What are you gaining?

[@kawilifezx10r23]

@@nllc9779 mixed grip downside is just the possibility of a bicep tear and muscle imbalances if you dont swith hands occasionally. I never used hook grip until about 6 months ago and haven't looked back. The "hook" grip which is double overhand hurts the thumbs at first which can make people shy away because they cant lift as heavy. I hook grip 405lbs for 5x5's can hit 495lbs with some liquid chalk. I feel hook grip in my opinion will build grip strength better than over/under. I started by doing my warm ups with hook grip then over/under but eventually phased out the over/under as my grip got stronger. Great vid as usual jeff.

[@nllc9779]

@@kawilifezx10r23 I understand the benefits and the downsides. I was saying why would anyone want to combine hook grip and mixed grip together?

[@davidhah9851]

All my respect. This is my second video I’ve watched from you. I’m impressed by your knowledge and presentation. 🙏🏻

[@nieknaus141]

What is your opinion on the hex bar deadlift?

[@gabysolis9475]

Incredible explanation about the step by step technique of the sumo deadlift

[@hugoalmstrom9479]

Does sleeping after post workout bad? I often eat some nuts or some food after. Than I sometimes sleep. Is it good or bad?

[@rbruce5270]

Good, it'd be optimal to have a semi decent post workout meal though with say 40g of protein and some decent quality fast digesting carbs

[@Sub7Fitness]

Your total daily intake of calories, micros, macros, etc... is the most important thing. That being said, it can definitely be beneficial to have a post workout meal like R Bruce said. It really comes down to personal preference over everything else though.

[@hugoalmstrom9479]

@@Sub7Fitness thank you!!

[@hugoalmstrom9479]

@@rbruce5270 thanks:)

[@Sub7Fitness]

@@hugoalmstrom9479 You are welcome! Good luck training 💪

[@hugoalmstrom9479]

Thank you so much! I no longer have back pain!! This is one of the best videos I’ve come across with information. Thank you🙏🙏

[@stu2729]

Inb4 coach puts on his +5 hat of weapon smithing.

[@tantilist1449]

Conventional gives me lower back pain after heavier sets which is why I like sumo better

[@Joel_gym]

Always love watching this guy after my workout.

[@ryanschmidt8468]

Sumo deadlifts have always come more naturally to me than conventional. I'm also a huge fan of low-grip trap bar deadlifts. My current gym doesn't have a trap bar, but I do try and mix up the conventional and sumos each week that I'm not squatting. I'm wondering if I should just drop conventionals altogether. They feel like a chore while I really look forward to sumos. I am not trying to get bigger and am not a body builder, don't want to be. I play hockey and I lift to stay in shape and perform better on the ice and that's it. Thoughts from anyone here?

[@vinilzord1]

Hey man, not sure if it's going to help, but conventional also feels awkward to me. My lower back always take most of the load, and I have scoliosis, so conventional is a no go to me. I'll try sumo tomorrow and also with the trap bar. Nobody *needs* to do conventional, specially if it's awkward or if it's hurting your back

[@mikerundle5742]

You're the reason I love Tuesdays now! Thanks Jeff!!

[@dylanwine6704]

What about deadlifting in just socks?

[@Leviajohnson]

That bit about “grip and rip” was insightful. Helped me increase my PR knowing how to take the slack out first

[@matthewmeyer49]

DUDE! You don’t use an over under grip for hook grip. That’s just silly. The point of hook grip is to be able to have double pronated hands and not lose grip strength

[@SundayBMX007]

I think he used the over under grip while demonstrating the hook grip so that the camera could actually see the hook grip.

[@mrCORSA]

I love this channel so much. I appreciate everything from Technique Tuesday to Science Explained. This channel has helped me grow as a lifter especially with technique.

[@jordan7632-]

Honestly Jeff, you say some stupid things sometimes .... "IF you liked the video" - the "IF" is not needed in that sentence, mate.

[@mike-su1is]

KZbin commenter, if you're receiving this message you must know that I have received formal training... I will find you and I will shake your hand

[@jordan7632-]

@@mike-su1is I'll be in New Zealand. The very best of luck to you.

[@toddcarter8885]

@@jordan7632- nek minit

[@TojiSaetcho]

SOOO GOOD! As a sumo deadlifter who helps others with their form I'm very happy to see this vid! I do the same training routine with keeping it 2x week 5-8 reps! Will you be at the Arnold?!?

[@Jonathan.Bergqvist]

8:19 When you see the hottest girl in the gym