finding out your bodys natural pulling style

[startinfromscratch]

hey fuckers,

i posted a thread ages ago called 'the sumo equation', about which body proportions best suit which pulling style. If you read the article, this one is far more clearly explained, and has the tables set out for you.

I just got measured up, and i am in the top right, so i am no doubt structured for sumo. I guess to make the most of it, i need to strengthen my hips n glutes.

It takes 2 minutes to do, but is very interesting. i have proportionately a very long torso, and short-average arms.

If anyone here does this, post up your findings!

deadlift style proportions guide

[runveerun]

Good article there, I just got measured and I have long arms and torso :shock: so according to chart can pull either style. I find sumo more difficult then conventional it feels more of an effort and the weight tends to get glued to the floor when I am using sumo- glutes are lagging somewhat!

Do you find sumo easier SFS as you have short arms and long torso?

[startinfromscratch]

Good article there, I just got measured and I have long arms and torso :shock: so according to chart can pull either style. I find sumo more difficult then conventional it feels more of an effort and the weight tends to get glued to the floor when I am using sumo- glutes are lagging somewhat!

Do you find sumo easier SFS as you have short arms and long torso?

to be honest, i havent spent long enough trying it to know. im much stronger at conventional atm, but that is cos ive never given sumo the time it needs.

i did a sumo tech session with OldBull last year, so im confident in being able to give sumo a good crack.

in fact i will 8)

[red machine]

long arms, short torso for me....says con......hmmmm con max was 190 sumo is 225+........so i think ill just go rogue and turn a blind eye to that one

[steak]

long on both counts for me so either way but I feel btter pulling conventionally. Equipment may change that though.

[Big john]

long on both counts for me so either way but I feel btter pulling conventionally. Equipment may change that though.

trait0r!...guess ill just go lone wolf with Conv hunchbacking :pfft: :pfft:

[steak]

long on both counts for me so either way but I feel btter pulling conventionally. Equipment may change that though.

trait0r!...guess ill just go lone wolf with Conv hunchbacking :pfft: :pfft:

if you leave me more than 25kgs behind be sure to come back and get me huh

[startinfromscratch]

as the article says, it just shows what style your build has the most potential in. if you have other factors like flexi issues etc, it may mean you are weaker in your true style.

for example, for me to get the most out of sumo, i need to do flex and strength work on my hams and hips.

But, if i do do that, i will eventually be able to pull more as sumo than i would be able to as conventional...

[Big john]

as the article says, it just shows what style your build has the most potential in. if you have other factors like flexi issues etc, it may mean you are weaker in your true style.

for example, for me to get the most out of sumo, i need to do flex and strength work on my hams and hips.

But, if i do do that, i will eventually be able to pull more as sumo than i would be able to as conventional...

or dear to master both?

[startinfromscratch]

as the article says, it just shows what style your build has the most potential in. if you have other factors like flexi issues etc, it may mean you are weaker in your true style.

for example, for me to get the most out of sumo, i need to do flex and strength work on my hams and hips.

But, if i do do that, i will eventually be able to pull more as sumo than i would be able to as conventional...

or dear to master both?

yusss. well, ive been doing conv. for a few years now, cant do me no harm to devote a few months to sumo, and see what adaptions i get :nod:

ps - il be fully juiced

pss - il be full time training

psss - maccas everyday

pssss - il be wearing a metal deadlift king

[Big john]

as the article says, it just shows what style your build has the most potential in. if you have other factors like flexi issues etc, it may mean you are weaker in your true style.

for example, for me to get the most out of sumo, i need to do flex and strength work on my hams and hips.

But, if i do do that, i will eventually be able to pull more as sumo than i would be able to as conventional...

or dear to master both?

yusss. well, ive been doing conv. for a few years now, cant do me no harm to devote a few months to sumo, and see what adaptions i get :nod:

ps - il be fully juiced

pss - il be full time training

psss - maccas everyday

pssss - il be wearing a metal deadlift king

pssss - living the good life!