Friday, August 10, 2012

Thank God For Sumo Deadlifts!

Sumo deadlifts saved my ability to perform the deadlift.  I was never able to get my back into a proper position to do conventional deadlift, and I think that that played a role in the back injury I suffered in the spring.  I believe this has as much to do with my body composition as anything else.  So I began testing out the sumo deadlift, and it has allowed me to maintain a neutral spine position and utilize my hamstrings and glutes much more than my lower back which has saved me from further injury.  Deadlift like a freak!

I recorded this workout but unfortunately I cut off my own head so I'll just have to try again some other time.

Warmup
Dynamic Warmup

Heavy Barbell Lift--Deadlift
5x2--Started with 250lbs and used 40 pound jumps until I finished with 410x2

Conditioning--3 Rounds
2a) 100 lb Stone Walking Lunges--16 steps
2b) Band Resisted Pushups--15
2c) KB Carry--Variety

Finisher--3 Rounds
3a) Suitcase KB Deadlifts--5 each side
3b) L-Sit Pullups--10 (Varied Grips)

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