Strength
Sumo Deadlift
Heavy 8
Workout
6 rounds
Every 2 min, do
40 Double unders
15 Sumo deadlift high pulls (75/55)
**Bringing back the sumo (wide) stance deadlift, which we wrapped up back in December. Some might find this easier than the conventional deadlift due to the more upright body position and use of quads vs posterior chain (backside). We’ll be increasing the volume of this lift in the coming weeks.
For the workout we’ll add the high pull to the movement. With a lighter load you should be able to more fairly quickly with the reps. A common misconception with this movement is that it should be an aggressive pulling movement, when it is actually an aggressive pushing leg movement. I’d rather you be sore in your adductors and abductors than in your traps from pulling/shrugging too soon and fast.
No matter how you scale the double unders, plan on getting at least 30-45 sec rest each round. Weight of the SDLHP should be that you doing the reps unbroken.