MikeTheBear
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The sumo deadlift start position for any given lifter is more vertical, with hips closer to the bar. This is the whole point of the sumo deadlift. This posture reduces the moment force the back must rigidly transmit to the hip chassis, which reduces the training effect on the erector muscles. Starting Strength is a general strength development system - not a powerlifting total system. So even if any given lifter can lift more weight, the reduced training effect on the erectors and reduced ROM nullifies that fact.
I can change a few words to the above and get the following:
The low-bar squat bar position for any given lifter is lower on the back, which decreases how long the lever of your torso is. This is the whole point of the low-bar squat. This posture makes the low-bar squat more mechanically efficient, which reduces the training effect on the quads. Starting Strength is a general strength development system - not a powerlifting total system. So even if any given lifter can lift more weight, the reduced training effect on the quads and reduced ROM nullifies that fact.
High Bar vs. Low Bar Squatting • Stronger by Science
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