Differences Between Deadlift Variations: Conventional, Sumo, Stiff-Leg, and Romanian
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Differences Between Deadlift Variations: Conventional, Sumo, Stiff-Leg, and Romanian

With so many deadlift variations to choose from, it can be tough to figure out how they differ and which one is right for you. In this post, I’ll break down the four main deadlift variations: conventional, stiff-leg, Romanian, and sumo. Understanding their differences lets you know how to perform each like a pro and when to pick one over the other.

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Think You’re An Advanced Lifter? Read This.
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Think You’re An Advanced Lifter? Read This.

Most lifters think they're further along than they are. They think, "I've been lifting for several years, so I must be an advanced trainee." But your training age isn't about calendar years. It's about how your body responds to training stress — in other words, how easily you can still make progress and what kind of programming you actually need

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Why You Need to Do Warmup Sets
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Why You Need to Do Warmup Sets

Look, I get it. Warmups can be a real drag sometimes. They feel like a waste of time, especially when you're already struggling to find the motivation to work out. I've been there myself, questioning whether they are worth the effort. But here's the thing: Warmups actually make a huge difference in how your body handles the workout and how well you perform.

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