sumo vs conventional deadlift

**350zsidewayzz** · 06-01-2017, 09:58 AM

conventional works more lower back and sumo works more legs.

i dont necessarily do sumo but i do a stance wider than conventional. am i cheating myself on my lower back developement by this?

im thinking i can use wider stance to bring my total deadlift numbers up which will still work lower back and then i can go back and do true conventional deadlifts and my numbers on conventional deads will have increased from the wider stance deads?

id rather have conventional deadlifts because my legs already get worked enough with squats

update- went back to gym to check. get the same weight up with both stances so not much of a difference thats all i was worried about. like i said i dont do sumo just had a slightly wider stance

**docgreen77** · 06-01-2017, 07:19 PM

I use a wider than normal conventional stance. I tried a wide sumo and just didn't like it. Went back to more the conventional stance and I feel like I'm leaning too far forward. Went back to my normal stance and that was jackpot. It works for me

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**Paradox** · 06-01-2017, 07:53 PM

I would say no you're not cheating yourself.

Depending on your anatomy proportions one either conventional or sumo is more suitable for you. Its better to focus on which one is more suited to your body so that its performed with correct technique so you don't injure yourself in the background. Choosing the one thats more efficient.

That said you will find benefits in training both. But i wouldn't necessarily rely on one to help improve the numbers of the other.

**Rock Diesel** · 06-02-2017, 05:47 AM

Conventional works best for me. I've tried using a sumo stance at different times and it just isn't comfortable. Like Paradox said, it's all going to depend on your anatomy and proportions.