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We love new stuff at CFSF. And while this isn't exactly a new exercise, it's the first time we've seen just the Sumo deadlift portion of the Sumo deadlift high pull since we started following the CrossFit main site programming in 2009. All and all, a pretty interesting day at CFSF.

Sumo deadlift 3-3-3-3-3

Russell- 355
JJ- 165
Juan- 235
Eric- 315
Todd McK- 225
Paige- 95
Joan- 120
Tammy- 205
Casey- 335
Teresa- 185
Amanda- 215
Megan- 255
Caroline- 85
Sharon- 135
Candice- 205
Jill- 85
Tommy- 305
T- 255

Great lifts everyone! Monster lifts Russell, and Megan! Fuerte! Clearly, the Sumo deadlift is a favorite right off the bat, and there are several reasons why: the wider stance set-up allows us to get closer to the bar while maintaining proper positioning, which tall guys like, and the distance the bar has to travel is shorter.

If there were any negative criticisms it would be about grip. No knurling on the inside of  the 'O' bars means grip goes quickly. We didn't talk much about this, but did anyone use the "hook grip"? If you can wrap your thumb with your first and second finger, or "hook" it you'll save your grip.

Practice the "hook" grip. If you can't wrap with both fingers, at least wrap the first. The Farmer's carry, Cleans, and Deadlifts are all great opportunities for you to practice.

Great job buttercups, and puppies. You are all killing it! Thanks for those wicked strong efforts. That's good fuel, and the contribution is very much appreciated. Everything starts somewhere, good job getting past the apprehension of the new. It gets better as you go. Just keep going.

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Thanks for another really great day at CFSF.

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