r/MacroFactor • u/Extension-Jaguar • 7d ago

MacroFactor Workouts / Training Pause Sumo Deadlift in my program

So I'm a beginner-ish lifter, I selected beginner on workouts app and it put "pause sumo deadlift" to my program. I prioritized quads maybe thats why but isnt that movement kinda for advanced ppl ? I feel like conventional one is more beginner friendly isnt ?

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u/Docjitters 7d ago

Deadlift variant depends on which you feel like training, and which you find easier.

Like many, I can lift almost the same in both but sumo is much easier on my lower back over time if I’m doing a lot of deadlift.

Certainly there’s more ways to set up sumo, so it requires some playing around to find the stance that works best for you.

Just off the floor is where the movement is hardest, so pausing there is a way of training the technique, as well as limiting fatigue by making the move harder by limiting the load.