Why are sumo deadlifts considered bad or cheating to some people while lifting heavy weights?

I've seen so many posts with people deadlifting 500-700 lbs and whenever i go to the comments, they are filled with so much negativity, "But it was sumo lol", "sumo bad", "lmao weak guy can't even lift conventional"

Why is it so? Imagine achieving something so difficult and this is the response you get :/

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πŸ‘€︎ u/GodXTerminatorYT
πŸ“…︎ Jan 18 2022
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Semi-sumo deadlift. Novice lifter. 60kg 5RM. My first rep is ALWAYS bad (lifting with my back, hinging at hips, bar away from shins). It gets better with the 2nd rep. I know it has something to do with establishing the tension when setting up but I can't seem to do it correctly. Suggestions? v.redd.it/l869g3q3r3a81
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πŸ‘€︎ u/SylphBooBoo
πŸ“…︎ Jan 06 2022
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50kg sumo deadlift overhand grip at 13. Form? v.redd.it/y5hb6otb6vb81
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πŸ‘€︎ u/GodXTerminatorYT
πŸ“…︎ Jan 15 2022
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3 years vegan! Here’s a 3x bodyweight sumo deadlift to celebrate, 500lbs @ 165lbs bodyweight. Form critique welcome v.redd.it/8tuvvqin9r981
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πŸ“…︎ Jan 04 2022
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Form check - Sumo deadlift v.redd.it/z0hpu6i11z481
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Sea-Nectarine5748
πŸ“…︎ Dec 11 2021
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I am far from an expert on sumo deadlifts, but they aren't really a hip hinge movement. reddit.com/r/GYM/comments…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/muppet_zero
πŸ“…︎ Jan 18 2022
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32 y/o 157 lbs. Form Check please. Recently made the move from hex bar deadlifts to sumo deadlifts. Hoping after 1-2 months of this i’ll be ready for traditional deadlift. Prior lower back injuries make me nervous 😟 v.redd.it/jm9ehp0y0d681
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πŸ‘€︎ u/abayda
πŸ“…︎ Dec 18 2021
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Finally broke the 600lb deadlift barrier with this 605lb sumo lift. 238lb body weight. v.redd.it/nroj7fyi7t281
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πŸ“…︎ Nov 30 2021
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Sumo deadlift form check? v.redd.it/y50aznxkir981
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Howea_forsteriana
πŸ“…︎ Jan 05 2022
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Romanian deadlift form check? And should I switch to sumo or conventional? v.redd.it/mhlszpvg7kb81
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πŸ‘€︎ u/slow-wifi
πŸ“…︎ Jan 14 2022
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My all-time deadlift PR. 160kg/352lbs @ 63kg/139lbs bodyweight. I do conventional as well but I don't think I could hit this PR with conventional. Does sumo still count? v.redd.it/0ag4ehztfyz71
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Owtkk
πŸ“…︎ Nov 16 2021
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Sumo deadlift form check: 275 for 8 reps v.redd.it/rqscurkkjhb81
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πŸ‘€︎ u/MoLovesAnimanga
πŸ“…︎ Jan 13 2022
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Always struggled with deadlift. Giving Sumo a shot. Can I get a form check? v.redd.it/homc53c4scc81
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Sicknatur3_MN
πŸ“…︎ Jan 18 2022
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Okay I know it’s been a minute since my last post but I think my sumo deadlift form has improved 😁 v.redd.it/rlqvnl1ysa881
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πŸ‘€︎ u/dnpier15
πŸ“…︎ Dec 28 2021
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sumo deadlift to strengthen conventional

Hi,

I'm running the deadlift intermediate 2* per week program and for the secondary deadlift day opposite stance deadlifts are prescribed. I was wondering what the reason for this is and how sumo deadlifts can help strengthen my conventional pull. I diagnosed my weakness in my deadlift to be hip extension using the method that was given in the deadlift guide from stronger by science. Would sumo deadlifts be a good option for my secondary deadlift day to help strengthen my hip extension? Or would something like stiff legged deadlifts be more fitting? Thanks in advance for any help.

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πŸ“…︎ Jan 06 2022
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Been over a year since I’ve done a single deadlift, this is right after my warm up. 1x5 315lbs sumo stance. v.redd.it/cl7iav1aak981
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Dank_Memicus
πŸ“…︎ Jan 04 2022
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For deadlift BBB 5x10 sets or any supplemental deadlift sets really, can I do a mix of conventional and sumo deadlift?

For the first time, Im thinking about switching my main work from conventional deadlift to sumo deadlift next cycle and I dont want to leave conventional deadlift out completely. So for my BBB 5x10s i wanted to do something like half the sets are conventional deadlift and the other half i do are sumo deadlift. Would this be efficient and/or work?

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πŸ‘€︎ u/wrestler2003
πŸ“…︎ Jan 13 2022
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How can I improve my form for dumbbell sumo deadlift? I think I'm especially struggling with my form on the descent. v.redd.it/vpcfuuplk5c81
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πŸ‘€︎ u/attemptedpilea
πŸ“…︎ Jan 17 2022
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How is my conventional deadlift looking?only switched over from sumo a month or two back. Just wondering how it is looking.stats 6'4/195cm v.redd.it/g9iccw6ltbb81
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Fionn-Times
πŸ“…︎ Jan 12 2022
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sumo and conventional deadlifts should no be considered the same under powerlifting rules

the whole argument about sumo being cheating or sumo being just as hard as conventional is stupid. they are two different movements that target different muscle groups. i don’t understand why they are still both considering the same under powerlifting rules, that’s literally like saying pull-ups and chin ups are the same…

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πŸ“…︎ Jan 17 2022
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Feedback on sumo deadlift - first time trying and it’s around 50% if 1rm conventional v.redd.it/abz17kjwnob81
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πŸ‘€︎ u/rbabl89
πŸ“…︎ Jan 14 2022
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Semi-sumo deadlift. Novice lifter. 60kg 5RM. My first rep is ALWAYS bad (lifting with my back, hinging at hips, bar away from shins). It gets better with the 2nd rep. I know it has something to do with establishing the tension when setting up but I can't seem to do it correctly. Suggestions? v.redd.it/gm1biwsp24a81
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πŸ‘€︎ u/SylphBooBoo
πŸ“…︎ Jan 06 2022
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(Form check) Low-weight sumo deadlift v.redd.it/2fsufsv3j9981
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πŸ‘€︎ u/jemlis
πŸ“…︎ Jan 02 2022
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deadlift: tried sumo, looks conventional. but my back pain is gone! - 90lb, 95lb, 100lb. v.redd.it/spvqnww4or481
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πŸ“…︎ Dec 10 2021
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Can I have a form check please! Sumo deadlift - 172.5 kgs - 4 reps @ 7 rpe - i am 99 kgs body weight. imgur.com/gallery/FVlCUIE
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πŸ‘€︎ u/drhawary_pt
πŸ“…︎ Jan 12 2022
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Sumo deadlift form check: 275 @ 1+ for 8 reps v.redd.it/ivkoapyzygb81
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πŸ‘€︎ u/MoLovesAnimanga
πŸ“…︎ Jan 13 2022
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Still not able to deadlift conventional because of my back. decided to start pulling sumo because im sick and tired of not pulling anything and sumo seems tonbe pain free. Not sure if that is even sumo or wide stance conventional v.redd.it/ftc1jefhr1b81
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πŸ‘€︎ u/henchf13
πŸ“…︎ Jan 11 2022
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615lb sumo deadlift pr at 236lb body weight v.redd.it/mlkqh9bcab481
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πŸ“…︎ Dec 08 2021
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Almost all form issues on deadlift (conventional/sumo) are caused by ego lifting (usually by noobs). reddit.com/r/GYM/comments…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/BenchPolkov
πŸ“…︎ Dec 12 2021
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Form check for sumo deadlift please? v.redd.it/8bktewuz8z981
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πŸ‘€︎ u/FittaNaj
πŸ“…︎ Jan 06 2022
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Sumo deadlift form check. To my untrained eyes seems like okayish form. Please tell me if otherwise. v.redd.it/7e59ekytj3581
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πŸ‘€︎ u/R4INZy
πŸ“…︎ Dec 12 2021
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Deadlift is conventional, sumo is not β€œdeadlift” it’s β€œsumo deadlift” in my eyes a Jefferson deadlift is more acceptable than sumo reddit.com/r/strength_tra…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/BenchPolkov
πŸ“…︎ Nov 08 2021
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[weak] Sumo is a great variation of deadlift like hacks or split stance but it should be secondary to help improve traditional reddit.com/r/GYM/comments…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/surr34lity
πŸ“…︎ Nov 16 2021
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Is my Deadlift safe? Hi guys, i can't get rid of the posterior pelvic tilt, the first thing that get sore when i deadlift is my lower back, literally my hips don't have enough space to keep a more neutral position... if that position isn't safe my only solution would be the sumo stance. v.redd.it/4g0lq8islm781
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πŸ‘€︎ u/gab_o__
πŸ“…︎ Dec 25 2021
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Sumo deadlift form check v.redd.it/noqa2gbfj0881
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πŸ‘€︎ u/driving-to-hawaii
πŸ“…︎ Dec 27 2021
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Sumo deadlift/3x100kg(220 lbs)/80kg/Nothing in this workout mattered more to me than pulling this 3 peat! So excited, feedback welcome! v.redd.it/sm9qk15m00w71
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πŸ‘€︎ u/dnpier15
πŸ“…︎ Oct 27 2021
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Sumo Deadlift PR 160kg /350lb (6 Months) v.redd.it/cdxs0zq8opa81
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πŸ‘€︎ u/AirduckLoL
πŸ“…︎ Jan 09 2022
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Sumo Deadlift: My first time trying Sumo and I was wondering if it looks good or bad v.redd.it/0d5kovdohdb81
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Ken_xr
πŸ“…︎ Jan 13 2022
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Sumo Deadlift - 265lb v.redd.it/0urjsr0wgx581
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πŸ‘€︎ u/whatahwaste
πŸ“…︎ Dec 16 2021
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Deadlift day before being on an airplane for four days. 610# sumo and a 405 snatch grip pull v.redd.it/2rg5dsh11ux71
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why are kettlebell deadlifts WAY easier than sumo deadlifts (for me?)

hello all! i can lift 80lb x 15 reps for kettlebell deadlifts but barely make it through 80lb x 8 reps for sumo deadlifts without seeing the face of death.

when i kettlebell deadlift, i don't rest the kettlebell on the ground between reps. shouldn't that make them more difficult because my muscles are under tension for longer? vs. my resting the barbell in between reps for the sumo deadlifts.

is this an issue with my form? my kettlebell almost almost touches the ground between reps. i think my range of motion is as far as it can go for them. i don't think i'm half-assing them?

since both exercises have similar mechanics, i would think they'd be similar in difficulty! thanks for all your help.

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πŸ“…︎ Nov 12 2021
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5 x 315 Sumo deadlift. Any tips/comments? v.redd.it/3vfi20m2l3281
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πŸ‘€︎ u/GymDoe
πŸ“…︎ Nov 27 2021
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535x4 sumo deadlift pr at 232lb bodyweight. This was my 1rm back in February. v.redd.it/0bamthvf87w71
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πŸ“…︎ Oct 28 2021
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480 lb sumo deadlift PR @ 170 v.redd.it/zvcn3rmq1g081
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πŸ“…︎ Nov 19 2021
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Are my hips to high for sumo deadlift? I’d appreciate any tips for my gym session later tonight! v.redd.it/5572pmhj3e281
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πŸ‘€︎ u/ktb86
πŸ“…︎ Nov 28 2021
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Do you only do conventional deadlift or sumo? Or both

Just curious how many people are training both types of deadlift instead of focusing on only one

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πŸ‘€︎ u/UrEscanorSama
πŸ“…︎ Nov 02 2021
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Sumo. Sumo deadlift. (But unironically) reddit.com/r/strength_tra…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/ballr4lyf
πŸ“…︎ Nov 07 2021
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