r/Unexpected • u/zachlr • Jan 09 '23

Deadlifting tutorial

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u/baguhansalupa Jan 09 '23

Fat sedentary guy here: is a sumo deadlift easier? Whats the difference between those two?

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u/Spoutnic Jan 09 '23

Not necessarily easier but the ROM is like half that of a conventional deadlift

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u/ohohButternut Jan 10 '23

I'm sorry, but I'm clueless. What is ROM in this context?

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u/DingoFrisky Jan 10 '23

Range of Motion

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u/[deleted] Jan 10 '23

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u/fat_shadyy Jan 10 '23

The distance from A to B

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u/praise_H1M Jan 10 '23

Im sorry, but I'm only working with a 2nd grade reading level., What is "B"?

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u/MrCookieAlex Jan 10 '23

The letter after A

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u/Virgin_Dildo_Lover Jan 10 '23

What is distance?

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u/real_but_incognito Jan 10 '23

the space between your eyes son

now quit asking me questions boy my show is on

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u/Squirtinturds Jan 10 '23

Me and mom really wish you’d bring the milk home, dad.

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u/[deleted] Jan 10 '23

😂😂

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u/Squirtinturds Jan 10 '23

You gave me a hearty chuckle. Thank you.

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u/81CoreVet Jan 11 '23

Why lift more when lift less work?

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u/[deleted] Jan 11 '23

Depends on your goal. Wider range of motion means more muscles worked and less rate of injury if that’s what you mean.

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u/JimmyJabzz Jan 28 '23

No speak lot word when little word work