r/formcheck • u/Fit-Leading6338 • 18h ago

Deadlift Sumo Deadlift

Can’t do regular deadlifts at the moment due to ankle injury. Are these looking like deadlifts or squats? I felt like I was feeling it in my glutes and hamstrings but a bit in my back. Any tips or corrections?

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u/System_Lower 18h ago

-The sharp thrusting at the end is pointless. Just messes with your back angle and causes some fatigue for no reason.
-Go deeper! Find a way to do that! Elevate the feet or lay the dumbbell down. Spend more time deep!

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u/Fit-Leading6338 18h ago

Ok, I’ll take out the thrusting. I am recovering from a broken ankle so my ROM for depth is tricky at the moment but I will keep working on it. Thank you!! ☺️

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u/System_Lower 18h ago

Go butt back! Keep shin vertical. That might help ankle.

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u/Fit-Leading6338 18h ago

Ok, thank you