Ladies Dead Lift

SezxyStef

Not sure what my RM would be or PR....I had been lifting for about 12 weeks and was at 185lbs when I injured my leg and had to deload...

but based on these numbers I am encouraged.

I am 5 ft 7 and currently weigh 162

MoreBean13

Inspiring stuff. Thanks for all your feedback, however lbs means nothing to me I have to convert it. Im talking 1 rep max as well, so you ppl can probably lift more.

I also took a video of myself this week and my form is shocking. Ive been training with a female bodybuilder all year and Im annoyed to say the least that she didn't tell me this a year ago. So now I need to correct my form before I go heavier.

Any one know they have shocking technique and what did you do to help?

What's wrong with your form, exactly? I'm going to assume that you're rounding your back for now. How are your squats? Are you rounding at the bottom of your squats, too? If this is the case, it's weakness in your lower back and maybe fightness in your hips and hamstrings- you need to train yourself to keep your back neutral through all these types of lifts. A couple things that I think really help are:
-Good Mornings (make sure to watch some videos on good form- bad form GMs will make the problem worse)
-SLDLs (Same note about form- make sure to start with a low weight)
-Front Squats (if your squats are also off- start with low weight also)
-Spending time warming up your hips and back with dynamic stretching

And, most importantly, educate yourself on what good form is, drop your weight significantly, and start over your lifting progression with a low weight and good form. You're going to have to build back up to your current lift weights- it will go more quickly than the first time but it won't happen within a couple sessions, or every time you add weight or get tired you'll revert back to your bad form and eventually pull out your back.

moya_rargh

I deadlift less than women! Fail! :embarassed:

Time to roid.....

Have no shame haha :flowerforyou:

Haha! Actually, that was quite sexist of me! Women who can deadlift = men who can deadlift, gender not important. Apologies!

Sara, would you recommend that I continue with 4x6 sets/reps on my deadlift or follow 4 sets at 8/5/3/1reps respectively?

Fullsterkur_woman

I deadlift less than women! Fail! :embarassed:

Time to roid.....

I hope that doesn't *actually* bother you. There will always be people who can lift less than you and people who can lift more than you. It's really not even relevant. Unless you're competing, why not focus on just doing better than yesterday-you could do?

usmcmp

I hit 305 last year, super clean and easy. I spent most of the year preparing for bodybuilding competitions and my stats took a hit. This year I hope to hit 350.

Forgot to add I'm 5'9" and weigh 165 pounds.

moya_rargh

I deadlift less than women! Fail! :embarassed:

Time to roid.....

I hope that doesn't *actually* bother you. There will always be people who can lift less than you and people who can lift more than you. It's really not even relevant. Unless you're competing, why not focus on just doing better than yesterday-you could do?

Hi. I was feeling low this morning, see my post above yours

Fittreelol

5'6" 195

In 2013 I had a 350 meet PR. (conventional)

I was happy to see Kim Walford deadlift a kabillion pounds conventionally as I was starting to feel like I HAD to go sumo or I wouldn't be cool.

My goal for 2014 is 405 hopefully in the first 6 months.

Fullsterkur_woman

I deadlift less than women! Fail! :embarassed:

Time to roid.....

I hope that doesn't *actually* bother you. There will always be people who can lift less than you and people who can lift more than you. It's really not even relevant. Unless you're competing, why not focus on just doing better than yesterday-you could do?

Hi. I was feeling low this morning, see my post above yours

Our posts must have crossed in the ether. Excellent, thanks for clarifying!

Sarauk2sf

I deadlift less than women! Fail! :embarassed:

Time to roid.....

Have no shame haha :flowerforyou:

Haha! Actually, that was quite sexist of me! Women who can deadlift = men who can deadlift, gender not important. Apologies!

Sara, would you recommend that I continue with 4x6 sets/reps on my deadlift or follow 4 sets at 8/5/3/1reps respectively?

It really depends on your goals, your overall training and how long your have been lifting for.

If you are going for strength then low reps are good - but make sure you still get some volume in - so vary the rep ranges. I would however not going 'heavy' (as in over 90% of your 1RM) for deads too regularly, or doing too many sets at the lower rep range as it can take it out of you. Also, work on your squats - it should transition to your deads.

islandgirl76_

5'4" and 125 lbs

PR is #165 (12/13) and goal is #200.

moya_rargh

I deadlift less than women! Fail! :embarassed:

Time to roid.....

Have no shame haha :flowerforyou:

Haha! Actually, that was quite sexist of me! Women who can deadlift = men who can deadlift, gender not important. Apologies!

Sara, would you recommend that I continue with 4x6 sets/reps on my deadlift or follow 4 sets at 8/5/3/1reps respectively?

It really depends on your goals, your overall training and how long your have been lifting for.

If you are going for strength then low reps are good - but make sure you still get some volume in - so vary the rep ranges. I would however not going 'heavy' (as in over 90% of your 1RM) for deads too regularly, or doing too many sets at the lower rep range as it can take it out of you. Also, work on your squats - it should transition to your deads.

Thanks. I think I'll stick with 4x6 for now and add weight once I can get upto 9-10 reps.

SarahxCheesecake

Nice to see this threads been busy !!!