The sumo deadlift is one variation that you can incorporate into your regular lifting routine to build strength and power. In order to achieve any training related goal whether it is size, strength, structural balance, and/or performance, the one thing you should be training the hip extension movement pattern. There are 2 different styles of deadlifting: Sumo and Conventional. You are more familiar with the conventional style deadlift in which the feet are under the hips just like a clean set up would start.
At first glance, the two lifts appear to be very similar. They both involve lifting a barbell off of the floor until you’re body is in a vertical position. There are, however, two major differences between these two styles: the width of stance and the width of grip. Conventional deadlifts build power and strength overall but if your lacking in the hip extension, the sump deadlift can bring you up to speed and strength. The one thing that is taken into consideration is using this move in competition style workouts. Sumo deadlifts are not a rip it and grip it type of move but it has more of a set up that takes time.
Watch the following video of how to perform the sumo deadlift and some of the common errors to avoid when performing this movement !! And pay attention you will be seeing these very soon!