Rack, Sumo, or Traditional Deadlifts

[Drummer]

I've used rack deadlifts a couple times to overload the back and take the quads/glutes/hams out of the equation. I'm not so sure that they are a good replacement for a full traditional deadlift, but I can up the weight quite a bit for a direct hit on the erectors. I usually do traditionals BTW. I also started doing some sumo lifts. I find that these are a little awkward but when done correctly give my a killer burn from the lumbar right up to center back. I always use straps and never use hockey grip. Just wondering what the boys around here have to say about these 3 variations of the deadlift and how it may have worked or not for them. Post away!

~D~

[Shortdave]

I use conventional and I also do rack pulls, when I do a sumo pull it always seems more like a squat than a deadlift in terms of muscles used.

[hyperlite32]

I like traditional, in a rack or on a smith-machine....

[tiramisu]

I have yet to try sumo but both rack pulls and deadlifts are in my current rotation.

[C-money]

I train all styles..

[XXXL]

I agree with C, use all styles... for bodybuilding purposes, the more variety the better.

[MMASTAR]

sumo and traditional...

[GYMBRAT]

I train all styles..

same here, variety is the spice of life!!

[Danger]

Love traditional, but I usally do em from the rack since the floor at my gym isint exactly even lol.

[Drummer]

When you guys do rack, how far down do you lift from or do you vary it from height to height?

[Ritch]

When you guys do rack, how far down do you lift from or do you vary it from height to height?

Usually from the knees and up.

[Drummer]

Usually from the knees and up.

I'm going to do that height on friday and see how it turns out... bet I can do 495 no prob at that height

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[Danger]

I like to do mine from just under the knee, I find it really takes my legs out and makes my back really work. They deffinatly have helped my reg deadlift.

[vlad]

I have always been doing deadlifts starting from the ground and the first one is always a bitch to do and it takes alot out of me. I pull 4 plates but I am just beat after that initial one. I have never done any other ones. How do they work and are they as good for you as the ones from the ground?