V-Bar Lever Sumo Belt Deadlift
The V-Bar Lever Sumo Belt Deadlift is a compound exercise that mainly works the glutes & hips, hamstrings and quads, with help from the lower back. You'll need: smith machine, v-bar attachment and weight plates.
Required Equipment
V-Bar Lever Sumo Belt Deadlift Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hamstrings; Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
How to do the V-Bar Lever Sumo Belt Deadlift
Stand with a wide sumo stance over the lever attachment and secure your belt or grip.
Keep your chest up, shoulders back, and core braced tightly.
Drive through your heels and extend your hips and knees to lift the weight upward.
Stand tall at the top while squeezing your glutes firmly.
Lower the weight back down in a controlled motion by hinging at your hips and bending your knees.
V-Bar Lever Sumo Belt Deadlift FAQs
What muscles does the V-Bar Lever Sumo Belt Deadlift work?
The V-Bar Lever Sumo Belt Deadlift mainly works the glutes & hips, hamstrings and quads, with help from the lower back. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus, hamstrings and quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the V-Bar Lever Sumo Belt Deadlift?
Smith machine, v-bar attachment and weight plates.
Is the V-Bar Lever Sumo Belt Deadlift a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the V-Bar Lever Sumo Belt Deadlift go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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