1a) Sumo Deadlift w/(2-0-X-0) tempo - 3 x 5

*Build up to a heavy set of 5. These are not touch and go reps. You will take 2 seconds to lower the bar down each rep, just like the previous cycle of Deadlifts, but will start from a dead stop on the ground each repetition.

1b) Hip Flexor Mobility x 5/side b/t sets of Deadlifts

. . . REST 2-3 MINUTES B/T SETS. . .

*The Sumo Deadlift is simply a wide-stance Deadlift. This will probably feel awkward to a lot of people, but the benefit from performing these for a 4-week cycle is gaining more external (outward) rotation in our hips and creating stability there due to the wider stance. You will recruit muscle fibers that are not used to firing which will, in turn, result in healthier, stronger hips and a better conventional stance Deadlift down the road. Don't worry if you don't pull as much weight from the Sumo position. Just have fun doing a different Deadlift variation for a few weeks.