"A sumo deadlift is a great way to strengthen your posterior chain, especially your glutes, hamstrings, and hip muscles, without placing as much stress on your lower back," says Stephen Sheehan ...

If you include sumo deadlifts effectively into your training regimen, they're an excellent way to build strength and muscle.

WHICH DEADLIFT VARIATION is superior—the conventional barbell deadlift, or the (slightly controversial) sumo deadlift ...

This functional exercise strengthens your hamstrings and glutes for more power and stability. Watch expert video demonstrations of five different deadlift variations.