The main difference between the sumo and conventional deadlift is easy to see: foot position. The conventional variation requires lifters to stand with the feet shoulder-width apart and facing forward ...

Which deadlift variation is superior—the conventional barbell deadlift, or the (slightly controversial) sumo deadlift? This is one of the great debates in the strength world, and the answer isn't ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. A deadlift, in which ...