Barbell Banded Sumo Deadlift
The sumo deadlift with bands from the bar to the floor; they stretch as you rise, so the lockout gets heavier than the break off the floor.
How to do it
Setup
Wide stance, toes out, a band from each side of the bar anchored at the floor; grip inside the knees.
Steps
- Wedge the hips down and break the bar off the floor.
- Keep pushing the knees out as the bands tighten.
- Squeeze the lockout, then control the bar down against the bands.
Common mistakes
Bands anchored off-center: they twist the bar; set equal tension on both sides. Letting the bands yank the bar down: lower it yourself. Easing off at the top: the bands peak there; finish hard.
Breathing
Big breath and brace before the pull, exhale after lockout.
