Question about deadlifts

usmcmp

Belts don't support the back, they support weak abs.

many don't realize this...

I know. Huge misconception. Often the back feels better with a belt because the abs are supported and it takes stress off the back since the abs engage better.

VincitQuiSeVincit

There's no "right" way... When I do TnG (touch & go), I tend to keep the weight lower and do more reps (about 135# for 8-10reps) or PRs, where I'll to 3-4 reps MAX at 165#-#173# with about 90sec- 2 min rest in between

tigersword

I do them two ways.

Touch and go. With higher reps and lower weight I let the bar touch, but not settle on the ground.

Pause. With heavy weight I let the weight settle, but for no more than 5 seconds if I can help it. On my last sets (like today was 260 pounds for 5 reps) I took a maximum of 20 seconds between each rep and did 5 reps with that weight.

For motor units, central nervous system, adaptation and growth response both methods should be used.

ETA: If you are going a full minute between reps (1 lift then wait a minute) it's basically a whole new set. That means you did 10 sets of a single rep instead of one set of 10 reps.

yup.

I try to rep out my lighter weights- but my heavier weights there is usually a mini pause- which sucks because it's like pulling an all new lift.

It all depends on what you want.

I hate doing 5 reps- it's a lot to me- but I do working sets of 1 all the way up to 15. So it really depends on your goals.

Well, it's supposed to be an all new lift. Hence "Dead" lift.

Leadfoot_Lewis

My deadlift sets are touch, quick body reset, and go. I do not like hanging out forever with the bar on the floor.

I like to go heavy on deadlifts and never do over 5 reps in a set. Just a personal preference.

Danny_Boy13

It all depends on your goals. If you are in it for strength then you typically would not do reps above 5. Once you really start putting the weight on, 5 reps will be extremely difficult.. Doing DL pulls @ 100%+ body weight is no joke. I personally let the weight come down to the floor and pause, reset and then lift again. That is the way I feel most comfortable. My form is not as good if I touch and go.

JoRocka

I do them two ways.

Touch and go. With higher reps and lower weight I let the bar touch, but not settle on the ground.

Pause. With heavy weight I let the weight settle, but for no more than 5 seconds if I can help it. On my last sets (like today was 260 pounds for 5 reps) I took a maximum of 20 seconds between each rep and did 5 reps with that weight.

For motor units, central nervous system, adaptation and growth response both methods should be used.

ETA: If you are going a full minute between reps (1 lift then wait a minute) it's basically a whole new set. That means you did 10 sets of a single rep instead of one set of 10 reps.

yup.

I try to rep out my lighter weights- but my heavier weights there is usually a mini pause- which sucks because it's like pulling an all new lift.

It all depends on what you want.

I hate doing 5 reps- it's a lot to me- but I do working sets of 1 all the way up to 15. So it really depends on your goals.

Well, it's supposed to be an all new lift. Hence "Dead" lift.

But there is a reason the FIRST lift always feels heavier than lift 2 or 3- even without a touch and go. You are pre-tension-ed and all ready to go- there is a slight difference between the very first lift tension and an slightly pre-tensioned 2nd lift.