Sumo Block Pull Deadlift Exercise - How To Video & Tips
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Glutes, Hamstrings
Barbell, Blocks
Intermediate
Pull
Lower Back, Trapezius, Middle Back
The snatch grip block pull deadlift builds massive posterior chain strength and grip power. It targets your glutes and hamstrings while teaching proper hip hinge mechanics.
1. Set blocks at mid-shin height and place barbell on top 2. Stand with feet hip-width apart, grab bar with wide snatch grip (hands near collars) 3. Keep chest up, pull shoulders back, engage core and start the snatch grip block pull deadlift movement 4. Drive through heels, push hips forward to lift the bar in a straight line 5. Lower the snatch grip block pull deadlift bar back to blocks with control, reset and repeat
• Keep the bar close to your body throughout the entire snatch grip block pull deadlift movement • Maintain a neutral spine - don't round your back or overarch • Drive your hips forward at the top, don't lean back • Perfect your snatch grip block pull deadlift by squeezing glutes hard at lockout
• Using a grip that's too narrow - your snatch grip should be wide, hands near the collars • Letting the bar drift away from your body during the lift • Starting the snatch grip block pull deadlift with rounded shoulders instead of pulling them back first
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