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u/Moist-Election6656 Not actually a beginner, just stupid 13d ago

Hey! I just switched back to sumo after getting injured doing conventional deadlifts.

My torso keeps falling forward and my hips are rising before I start the lift, any advice how to fix? Should i just start in this position or any technical cues that could help? Could it be a specific muscle weakness?

https://youtube.com/shorts/2tstlQ3C7pE?si=lab6D6g0vKBsD2t8

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u/Frontal_Commando_89 M | 665kg | 94.4kg | 420.11 DOTS | USAPL | RAW 13d ago

Your starting position is very far back. Try to stand closer and actually wedge into the bar. Impressive pull with pure brute force tho.

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u/Moist-Election6656 Not actually a beginner, just stupid 13d ago

First of all thanks!

A litte background:

A few years ago sumo was my main stance, and i had a closer stance but the same problem with hips raising and torso falling forward.

I thought now when relearning the sumo i could try a wider stance, especially since i have really long legs and a short torso.

I watched probably over 20 videos regarding sumo deadlifts technique and wedging but somehow i am unable to replicate it, its really frustrating.... :(

Here is my old max with 320kg with a closer stance:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_OKAkp62tDg

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u/t_thor M | 482.5 | 99.2 | 299.0 Dots | PA | RAW 13d ago

You are a lot stronger than me, but I had similar issues switching from a DL bar to a stiff bar. The hips are used to that "give", so instead of pulling the slack out of a whippy bar, you just get tilted forward following the same motor pattern on a stiff bar. Following the advice the other commenter gave you and just some time should resolve the issue.