Deadlift Challenge

usmcmp
usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I shared this with my friends and some of them shared it with their friends, but I wanted to open this up to other members.

Jim Stoppani had challenged his followers on Facebook to deadlift 250 pounds for 25 reps. Those who took video of it and posted it got free lifetime membership to his website. I knew I could deadlift that much, but I didn't know if I could hit 25 reps. I decided to try it anyway.

Here was my attempt:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Woh9kBLdI

After I completed it I learned that women only had to do 10 reps.

I plan on doing this challenge over again on December 1st and trying to beat my time. I have taken two months off from deadlifting since competing in the WPC-AWPC World Cup, so I am using the month of November to prepare for it to prevent injury.

I would love to see people attempt this challenge and post videos in this thread. I know a few have completed it already and many more are going to.
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  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    If you aren't quite up to 250 pounds you can challenge yourself by picking a weight that is heavy to you and attempting 25 reps. If 250 pounds is easy then pick something challenging.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    edited October 2014
    ooof. Nicely done!!!

    I pulled 70 reps at 165. I might try this- but that's a boat load of weight anda lot of cardio- I can't watch the video currently- how long did it take you?

    I could do 10 reps- 25 would leave me sucking wind I suspect- but meh- I'd be willing to give it a go at some point. (After Nov 15- big show for dance- no room for injury at this point!)
  • BombshellPhoenix
    BombshellPhoenix Posts: 1,693 Member
    You're a badass. Just stopped by to say so. I am no where near that level yet but I want IN to this <3
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    ooof.

    I pulled 70 reps at 165. I might try- but that's a boat load of weight- I can't watch the video currently- how long did it take you?

    I could do 10 reps- 25 would leave me sucking wind I suspect- but meh- I'd be willing to give it a go at some point.

    The first time it took me 6 minutes. My new goal is 4 minutes, but I would really like to do it in 3. It's going to feel like cardio at that point.
  • Summer_Lunatic
    Summer_Lunatic Posts: 543 Member
    I might try this. Not sure about posting a video of me doing it tho. Nothing makes me look more like a beached whale than dead lifts.
  • chubby_checkers
    chubby_checkers Posts: 2,354 Member
    Love the challenge idea! You made it look easy. :)
  • the_arghbowl
    the_arghbowl Posts: 63 Member
    Doing it tomorrow & will post when I'm done!
  • tomcornhole
    tomcornhole Posts: 1,084 Member
    edited October 2014
    That is badass. And you don't have anything protecting your shins. Mine would be a bloody mess.
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    That is so badass!! I am nowhere near this level, but it's super inspiring.

    I did 195 for 32 yesterday. Almost barfed B)
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    deadline?
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    ooof.

    I pulled 70 reps at 165. I might try- but that's a boat load of weight- I can't watch the video currently- how long did it take you?

    I could do 10 reps- 25 would leave me sucking wind I suspect- but meh- I'd be willing to give it a go at some point.

    The first time it took me 6 minutes. My new goal is 4 minutes, but I would really like to do it in 3. It's going to feel like cardio at that point.

    nice- shoot for 4- work on three after- I have faith.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    what % of your 1RM is that?

    Just curious how screwed I will be when I try it. ;)
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    I recently did 315 x 20, so I'm certain I could pull this off.

    /e-stats, too lazy to make a video
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    LolBroScience wrote: »
    deadline?

    I'm guessing this post will continue to pop up for a few months. I'd like to see people complete it within two months of coming across it.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    edited October 2014
    dbmata wrote: »
    what % of your 1RM is that?

    Just curious how screwed I will be when I try it. ;)

    I pulled 341.5 at a competition, so about 75% of my last meet PR.

    That video was done a while ago when my last PR was only 300.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Then I'll try to do it with my 0.75. Oh boy.

    Not sure how to get it recorded though.
  • Original_Sinner
    Original_Sinner Posts: 180 Member
    Paul is taking part, he will also be doing it in december as he needs to get back on deadlifts. I however will not be taking part because well...because I won't be. Wish I was though!
  • Wronkletoad
    Wronkletoad Posts: 368 Member
    awesome!
  • tomcornhole
    tomcornhole Posts: 1,084 Member
    No way i could do .75 of 1RM for 25 reps. That's 25x360. Maybe if I had a couple of days.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    tomcornhole wrote: »
    No way i could do .75 of 1RM for 25 reps. That's 25x360. Maybe if I had a couple of days.

    The challenge was to do it all at once. You don't have to do it speed, but you can't walk away or stop the video. You could do 5 sets of 5 with a rest between as long as you don't walk away.
  • xcalygrl
    xcalygrl Posts: 1,897 Member
    Very nice!
  • SGM_Adonis
    SGM_Adonis Posts: 1,565 Member
    I'm staying at prescribed weight and going for time and unbroken reps. Goal is 1:30 seconds... Will post tomorrow.
  • TeachTheGirl
    TeachTheGirl Posts: 2,091 Member
    Fabulous! Then again, I come to expect awesomeness from you. =)

    Not something I'm willing to tackle right now, but love the idea of the challenge~!
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    So who is Jim Stoppani?
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    So who is Jim Stoppani?

    Do you even google? :wink:

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jim-stoppani.htm
  • redheaddee
    redheaddee Posts: 2,005 Member
    THIS IS AWESOME.

    That is all. :flowerforyou:
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    what % of your 1RM is that?

    Just curious how screwed I will be when I try it. ;)

    If I remember, you're in the mid 400s? You could do 250x25 easy.

    But yeah, I'm out on this one. Last deadlift challenge I did was BWxAMRAP (did 215x50) and I couldn't walk for about a week. High rep deadlifts are really dumb.
  • jorge_ta83
    jorge_ta83 Posts: 49 Member
    Now I am depressed, I must be the weakest man in the planet... sigh :'(
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    edited October 2014
    DopeItUp wrote: »
    dbmata wrote: »
    what % of your 1RM is that?

    Just curious how screwed I will be when I try it. ;)

    If I remember, you're in the mid 400s? You could do 250x25 easy.

    But yeah, I'm out on this one. Last deadlift challenge I did was BWxAMRAP (did 215x50) and I couldn't walk for about a week. High rep deadlifts are really dumb.
    425, so I'll do it as a three plate, just might not be able to video it, the gym has a no video policy as far as I know.

    If nothing else, I'll do it for my own edification.

    @usmcmp I did, and all I saw was some weird advertising site.

    ETA - your link is much better.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    edited October 2014
    DopeItUp wrote: »
    dbmata wrote: »
    what % of your 1RM is that?

    Just curious how screwed I will be when I try it. ;)

    If I remember, you're in the mid 400s? You could do 250x25 easy.

    But yeah, I'm out on this one. Last deadlift challenge I did was BWxAMRAP (did 215x50) and I couldn't walk for about a week. High rep deadlifts are really dumb.

    50 reps? Without rest and a high weight, probably really dumb. 25? Not that high. 5x5 programs have you doing 25 and many hypertrophy programs have you doing even more. There is no rule saying you can't take a break for 30 seconds to a minute.

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