Knees cave on the drive
Adductors and TFL dominate the wide stance drive.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗Hinge · Lower Body
Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift
Coaching cues
- Wide stance; toes out 30 to 45 degrees; hold one dumbbell vertically between the legs
- Sit between the knees to grip; drive through the whole foot to stand
- Inner thigh and hip dominant; keep the chest tall throughout
- Great sumo deadlift option when no barbell is available
Common faults 2
Lower back rounds at the bottom
Sitting between the knees requires thoracic extension and a neutral spine.
Overactive muscles
HamstringsLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollHamstrings↗StretchHamstring stretch with strap↗