Lol thanks Papa Georgio. I walked right into that oneSorry couldn't resist.
my opinion is to let your body type and mobility decide which style. If you are lucky enough to be able to do both well, then its probably beneficial to switch it up between the 2. Sumo works glutes harder.
I like conventional wrestling over sumo wrestling. Those big diaper outfits really chafe the insides of my thigh.
The Sumo (hands inside the legs) style is an abomination that should've been killed with fire long, long ago, but alas it was not, so it's here to stay.
The Sumo (hands inside the legs) style is an abomination that should've been killed with fire long, long ago, but alas it was not, so it's here to stay
Conventional provides, IMHO, more carry over to athletics and builds a great platform to move to cleans and power cleans, both that are much better for nearly all sports.
Doesnt Starting Strength rely the low bar back squat because its the version that allows to lift more weight? If that is the case, wouldnt that apply as well to the deadlift, meaning that the sumo should be chosen if you can lift more with it?
@Oscar I didn't want to open that can of worms, but I'm glad you did. Rippetoe also hates the trap bar deadlift which is a perfectly acceptable substitute for a non-powerlifter looking to gain strength. I have an idea as to what may be going on. Rippetoe does not have experience with either the sumo or the trap bar, which means he cannot teach either lift. If he can't teach a lift, then he cannot make it part of his certification. If he cannot make it part of his certification, then he cannot make money. Therefore, the sumo and trap bar deadlifts are bad.
Rippetoe does not have experience with either the sumo or the trap bar, which means he cannot teach either lift. If he can't teach a lift, then he cannot make it part of his certification. If he cannot make it part of his certification, then he cannot make money. Therefore, the sumo and trap bar deadlifts are bad.
Let's all play nice, please.That's a lot of logic twisting there, @MikeTheBear... I suppose you could say the same thing about why StrongFirst doesn't teach Zumba.