It’s week 6 and the final week of our ‘How To’ series. This week we’re giving tips and tricks for beginners on how to perfect your sumo deadlift. The sumo deadlift is another great compound movement that puts more emphasis on the hips, glutes and legs and takes less emphasis off the lower back than the conventional deadlift. There are benefits to both deadlift variations, so it's a good idea to try both and find what feels best for you... or include a variation of both in your workout routine! W

Here are some tips to perfect your sumo deadlift technique from one of the best in the game, Stefi Cohen @steficohen.🙌🏼 . As you approach the barbell, assume a stance outside shoulder width and check your foot position. Your toes should be slightly angled out around 45 degrees towards the plates. Next, pull yourself down to the bar until your shins stack perpendicular to the ground when viewed from the front. Then, think “chest up” so that from a side view your shoulder should be directly in l