[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Take A Look At The Eighth Of 9 Fundamental CrossFit Moves.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%230660fc” google_fonts=”font_family:Shadows%20Into%20Light%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Build on the Deadlift move and fast-track your strength with the Sumo Deadlift High Pull. Start off light with this one then gradually add weight as you continue your CrossFit journey. Here’s a demonstration of a Sumo Deadlift High Pull from CrossFit expert James Hobart:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1512095641466{border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;border-left-color: #dddddd !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #dddddd !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #dddddd !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #dddddd !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][us_separator type=”invisible”][vc_column_text]Keep these positioning tips in mind when performing a Sumo Deadlift High Pull:
- Hip-width stance
- Hands inside legs with full grip on the bar
- Knees in line with toes
- Shoulders slightly in front of bar at set up
- Lumbar curve maintained
- Hips and shoulders rise at the same rate
- Hips then extend
- Heels down until hips and legs extend
- Shoulders then shrug, followed by a pull of the arms
- Elbows move high and outside
- Bar moves over the middle of the foot
- Complete at full hip and knee extension with bar pulled under the chin
Twelve steps for one move! It seems like a lot but the fact is if you don’t position your body correctly you are putting yourself at risk of injury. Have a trainer watch you performing the Sumo Deadlift High Pull so he or she can point out how to optimise your strength building and limit the possibility of hurting yourself. Next: Check out Fundamental Movement #9 The Medicine Ball Clean [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]