Race to a 500 pound deadlift

Wanted to see if anyone wants to get in on this.
There were some similar threads on bb.com and it was fun watching videos and seeing people make progress.

I'm sitting at 430x5 right now.
Gonna go for a heavy single next week.
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  • Plates559
    Plates559 Posts: 869 Member
    Nice man, I won't be testing any 1rm till next month but count me in!
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    That's over a year away for me, but bumping nonetheless to watch.
  • McBully4
    McBully4 Posts: 1,270 Member
    I'm currently at 425. I'll join you guys.
  • dane11235813
    dane11235813 Posts: 682 Member
    pulled 435 X 1 in the spring, but i started focusing more on endurance stuff and my strength has dropped. still have 500 on my goal list though.
  • dane11235813
    dane11235813 Posts: 682 Member
    do you guys wear a belt for your 1 RM lifts? how much help do they provide?
  • McBully4
    McBully4 Posts: 1,270 Member
    Today I did
    425x3
    455x1
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    do you guys wear a belt for your 1 RM lifts? how much help do they provide?

    yes. and it varies. I don't feel like I get a ton on deads, I'm just stable when I wear one.
    On squats I feel a significant difference.
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    Today I did
    425x3
    455x1

    nice!!
    I'm pulling on wednesday. Planning on going for 405, 455, 480, then possibly 500. We'll see what happens.
  • KiltFuPanda
    KiltFuPanda Posts: 574 Member
    Good luck everyone - I hit 500 about 5 weeks ago, and will be trying for 550 either Thursday or next Monday.

    Pull big, and make the earth shake as you let the metal meet the ground!
  • Punktorian
    Punktorian Posts: 224 Member
    Good luck everyone - I hit 500 about 5 weeks ago, and will be trying for 550 either Thursday or next Monday.

    Pull big, and make the earth shake as you let the metal meet the ground!

    That is one option, or you can set it down like a new born baby like magnusson.
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    Good luck everyone - I hit 500 about 5 weeks ago, and will be trying for 550 either Thursday or next Monday.

    Pull big, and make the earth shake as you let the metal meet the ground!


    take vids! 550 is legit.

    good luck bro.
  • Hey Guys, first post here.

    I hit 500 back in a meet in May but slacked all summer and am going to be maxing for the first time in a few weeks. I might be back in this race. Good luck!
  • KiltFuPanda
    KiltFuPanda Posts: 574 Member
    ... 550 only got 6 inches off the ground. Phooey.

    Did get 495 off for two reps beforehand though! I'll get there sometime!
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    ... 550 only got 6 inches off the ground. Phooey.

    Did get 495 off for two reps beforehand though! I'll get there sometime!

    damn man. that was a big jump from 495 to 550.

    congrats on 495x2
  • KiltFuPanda
    KiltFuPanda Posts: 574 Member
    ... 550 only got 6 inches off the ground. Phooey.

    Did get 495 off for two reps beforehand though! I'll get there sometime!

    damn man. that was a big jump from 495 to 550.

    congrats on 495x2

    I'm still new to the game, so I'm still in that "growing by leaps and bounds" stage. I'll try 525 next Thursday. 495 came up a lot easier this time, though. Could have done another rep, but wanted to save some for the max effort lift.
  • AlbionOakley
    AlbionOakley Posts: 169 Member
    In. I hit 200kg which is 441lb in April and have not maxed out since, will max at some point in the next few weeks.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbe9d6FqM-Y
  • ChrisGoldn
    ChrisGoldn Posts: 473 Member
    Im so in for this....


    2 weeks ago i hit 495 for 1.(which was a battle) Currently i'm on a deload. So i'm planning to hit it by November
  • mideon_696
    mideon_696 Posts: 770 Member
    ****ing totally in on this one..

    current program is geared for a 220kg finish. have a comp mid november. will be loading the 3rd attempt to 227kg (500lbs)

    hit a pretty easy 210kg lift in a comp 4-5 weeks ago. failed a 220 at the knees on lift 3. was a full 3 lift comp so was pretty farking tired for that attempt needless to say haha.
    i see 227 as a genuine target for next comp on the 18/11
  • I hit 500 this time last year, but it has dropped off with me being in season for American Football. I am at 450lbs for a 1rm. Hoping to hit 500lb and more by the time my pre-season starts in Feb. Following Wendlers 5/3/1 to help me get there.
  • KiltFuPanda
    KiltFuPanda Posts: 574 Member
    500 lbs - done! Sadly, forgot my camera.

    This push for 500 has also had another bonus effect:

    wob1.jpgwob2.jpg

    That is a 56 lb weight being launched first 12, then 13 feet in the air. Working on the deadlift got me the strength and flexibility to just SMASH the event at Saturday's highland games. And then got 14'6" for the keg toss at the end of the day!

    I'll get the 500 lb video or picture as soon as possible :)
  • Z_I_L_L_A
    Z_I_L_L_A Posts: 2,399 Member
    Hell yeah brotha! Man it would be cool to come watch. I know I keep saying that but I have always loved watching those meets when they come on TV. One day, one day...
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    You doing the meet up at Brute Strength saturday?
  • KiltFuPanda
    KiltFuPanda Posts: 574 Member
    You doing the meet up at Brute Strength saturday?

    Not this time - it'd be nice, but I've got a high school reunion to go to.

    I also STINK at Atlas stones. Got some work to do there.
  • Z_I_L_L_A
    Z_I_L_L_A Posts: 2,399 Member
    Whats the closest meet to Ga. in the near future?
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    You doing the meet up at Brute Strength saturday?

    Not this time - it'd be nice, but I've got a high school reunion to go to.

    I also STINK at Atlas stones. Got some work to do there.

    sorry I misread your post saying you already competed, i thought you said you were competing this upcoming weekend.

    The brute comps seem to have some pretty ridiculous weights you have to move.
  • KiltFuPanda
    KiltFuPanda Posts: 574 Member
    Whats the closest meet to Ga. in the near future?

    Stone Mountain Highland Games - http://www.smhg.org/

    Oct 22 - right outside of Atlanta, at one of the most beautiful locations for a game.

    I won't be there (outside my driving range), but I do want to go one day when the little man is older.

    If you do go and talk to the athletes, tell them Panda says hey - they'll know exactly who you're talking about.
  • McBully4
    McBully4 Posts: 1,270 Member
    Saturday I hit 475lbs I lifted it 3 times with a 90 second break between them, I attempted 500 only got it 2 inches off the ground.

    475
    25yygyr.jpg
  • AlbionOakley
    AlbionOakley Posts: 169 Member
    Saturday I hit 475lbs I lifted it 3 times with a 90 second break between them, I attempted 500 only got it 2 inches off the ground.

    475
    25yygyr.jpg

    thats the coolest photo in the world
  • Z_I_L_L_A
    Z_I_L_L_A Posts: 2,399 Member
    Tried the sumo dead lift the other day...:explode:
  • KiltFuPanda
    KiltFuPanda Posts: 574 Member
    Here's the promised video!

    http://youtu.be/XVBR8YzliQ0