Dead lift/foot position

[b fold the truth]

Yeah I keep it the same.

I had this debate with some guys about Westside barbell. On dynamic days they'd bench with varied grips. BUT for squats and deads it was always the competition stance. So I said why not keep it all the same? Made sense to me.

So yes, my stance for deads is always the same. Especially when going for that big pull. Obviously a sumo stance is different for conventional deadlift.

They actually max effort box squat with a close stance and to a low or high box. They also do sumo pulls to strengthen the hips...if it is a weakness.

 

[the_alcatraz]

What position would ideally enable to lift the most when going for a one rep max, if there is such a position?

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[moya]

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the position that you are most used to...
it might not be a good idea changing up stance and pulling for a max without training in that stance for a while...
...and everyone will be stronger in different stances, so its really somthing you just have to expirament with...

 

[the_alcatraz]

the position that you are most used to...
it might not be a good idea changing up stance and pulling for a max without training in that stance for a while...
...and everyone will be stronger in different stances, so its really somthing you just have to expirament with...

It makes sense and I agree with your logic

but some say that narrow stance would enable you to lift more if you are trained in that way

 

[the.gladiator1987]

It makes sense and I agree with your logic

but some say that narrow stance would enable you to lift more if you are trained in that way

Whatever you do will be the most comfortable but I believe sumo style allows you to pull more weight since the bar has less distance to travel? Im not sure tho, ive never done them. I would feel like my groin would snap in half if i ttried pulling 5 plates sumo style

 

[b fold the truth]

Whatever you do will be the most comfortable but I believe sumo style allows you to pull more weight since the bar has less distance to travel? Im not sure tho, ive never done them. I would feel like my groin would snap in half if i ttried pulling 5 plates sumo style

I am a horrible sumo puller.

 

[bblazer]

I am a horrible sumo puller.

Yea, but I'd bet you's look good doing it. Plus you could just get some of those 6" wide 45 lb bumper plates and load up the bar and make it look like you are pulling 9+.

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[the_alcatraz]

Yea, but I'd bet you's look good doing it. Plus you could just get some of those 6" wide 45 lb bumper plates and load up the bar and make it look like you are pulling 9+.

B-

oololololololololol

sarcasm much?

 

[rahl]

Good discussion guys. I'm just starting to Deadlift again after years nursing a back injury. A lot of helpful vids in there. Thanks!

 

[b fold the truth]

Yea, but I'd bet you's look good doing it. Plus you could just get some of those 6" wide 45 lb bumper plates and load up the bar and make it look like you are pulling 9+.

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