question about deadlifting

[Squatman51]

Ok, I have a question and i want to see if you guys can point out where my flaw is... well when i deadlift sumo style i can shoot the weight up put it seems as if i just hit a wall when the bar gets a few inches above the top of my knee just before lockout, i mean the bar flys up and just dies right in that spot...i know its a flaw somewhere in my back.. anyone know a good exercise to help with this??

[Squatman51]

i thought it would be upper back but my shrug strength is real good i usually do around 500 for 8 reps or so

[RJstrong]

Have you tried rack pulls or pulling with bands or chains... do you work weighted hyperextensions much?

[Squatman51]

we have one of those 45 degree back extentions and i do work on there sometimes... our weightroom just got a hyperextension machine like a week ago

[powerliftmike]

Definently sounds like a weakness somewhere in the back. You are really blowing the weight up with the legs and hips, but then kinda stalling out. You might want to try leaning back once you get to this point and definently add in some rack pulls.

[Doc.Sust]

here is the answer, train some conventional stance deads and SLDL 's and that problem will be gone!!!!

[barbndr]

Also consider wide stance good mornings (if you're a sumo deadlifter) or more narrow if you're conventional. Not that everyone has access to one but a reverse hyper is a plus.

[powerfiend]

I had the same problem for a while (I pull conventional though). Heavy rack pulls help and then just slam your upper and mid back with tons of training. Rack pulls, shrugs, face pulls, bent over rows, and even cleans. Like some others suggested training conventional for a bit would be helpful. Conventional uses more back in my opinion so that should give you a boost. Good luck!

[Velkar182]

This is exactly why I preach conventional dl training to sumo style dl'ers. When you train only sumo style, there is a cross section of the back that does not get worked. Stiff leg and conventionals should fix your problems.