Ready to Transform your deadlifts on #TransformationtTuesday ? The most common error on the Sumo Deadlift is knees caving in. When your knees cave in, your hips shoot up. 👉This means that you lose leverage and defeats the purpose of pulling sumo. - How to correct this: Step 1: Get into the correct position. Many times, you may make the mistake of getting too low on the deadlift. To find the perfect position, your shoulders have to be directly over the bar. The bar will not move unless you’re in this position. 👉Film yourself from the side and ale sure your arms are vertical. - Step 2: Think hips forward, not knees out. When you bring your hips closer to the bar, your knees will automatically move out. Use the barbell to pull yourself closer. 👉Focus on moving your hips forward throughout the movement and you will keep your leverage. - Step 3: Try paused deadlifts. They will force you to maintain the correct position. They will also make you more aware of how your body is moving and may also help strengthen your hips. 👉Pause as soon as the bar comes of the floor and continue to drive your hips forward. - Bonus Tips: 👉Try looking up. This may help keep you more upright. 👉Try a narrower stance. It will be easier to keep your knees out. - Feel free to send me your lifting videos for a form check! 😀 (at Mountain View, California)
