Sumo Deadlift primarily works the glutes, quadriceps, and adductors. It is categorized as a hinge movement and uses Barbell and rack.
- Primary muscles
- glutes and quadriceps
- Equipment
- Barbell and rack
- Movement pattern
- hinge
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Sumo Deadlift
- Wide stance, toes out, grip inside the knees
- Push the floor away and keep the chest proud
- Lock out with glutes — don’t lean back
Common mistakes
- Knees collapsing in — widen stance or reduce load
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is glutes, with quadriceps and adductors also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Kettlebell Deadlift · Glute Bridge · Hip Thrust / Loaded Bridge · Cable Pull-Through · Kettlebell Swing · Rack Pull
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