To give a comparison, the Conventional VS Sumo debate was like the ever-long rivalry between ARs VS AKs, Katanas VS Longswords, Tits VS Ass, Graymane VS Battleborn, Blondes VS Brunettes, etc. The list could go on and on but at the end of the day, it was as Sebastian said earlier, it could be easier or harder depending on your body's composition, and in my case, I achieved my former PR using the sumo technique.
Yes, it was akin to a sumo wrestler's stance where his feet would be way~ spread apart than shoulder width but in regards to lifting, other than foot placement, the arms would be in-between the legs instead of outside, and different muscles would be used—or should I say, more focused on.
With that said, since I've currently achieved way~ more than my old PR using the conventional technique, I took it upon myself to add one more plate on each side of the bar now totaling 315 pounds(143 kilos).
Seriously though, my actual PR is two plates each on deadlifts and squats and a plate each on the bench. XD
For some reason, my legs are OP because leg pressing is a breeze, at least compared to the ones in my gym. My top set is 550 pounds X 12 reps and it's the best shit ever
And yeah, don't ask about my abs coz I still got a big round one instead of a 6-pack XD