Freakin Deadlifts

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  • Rayman79
    Rayman79 Posts: 2,009 Member
    Dropped back the weight a little this morning so I could make a few more reps and make sure my form was spot on. Back to 92kg (203lb) for 2X5.
  • ChrisGoldn
    ChrisGoldn Posts: 473 Member
    Most 5x5 type strength routines I have seen only have you do 1 work set of deadlifts

    Yes typical Stronglifts 5x5 is more focus on Squats and only 1x5 DL

    Generally that workout looks like Mon-Wed-Fri

    Workout A

    Squats (always first) 5x5
    Bench Press 5x5
    Barbell Rows 5x5

    Workout B

    Squats 5x5
    Overhead Press 5x5
    Deadlift 1x5

    And you just keep rotating between A and B


    Hence why i said i have my own routine but do 5x5 system for Squats Deadlifts Bench Press and Overhead presses
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    Most 5x5 type strength routines I have seen only have you do 1 work set of deadlifts

    My 5x5 thing had me pulling 5 sets. granted 3ish were a warmup, the last 2 were a decent weight.

    5/3/1 has you pulling 3 sets, and depending on how your working max is set, all 3 sets are gonna be pretty heavy.
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    Most 5x5 type strength routines I have seen only have you do 1 work set of deadlifts

    My 5x5 thing had me pulling 5 sets. granted 3ish were a warmup, the last 2 were a decent weight.

    5/3/1 has you pulling 3 sets, and depending on how your working max is set, all 3 sets are gonna be pretty heavy.

    That's one thing I love about the Westside method. On dynamic effort day you pull for singles and then on max effort day you only pull for singles again but on max effort day you pull towards a true 1-rep max, so your head definitely needs to be on straight.
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    Pulled 315lbs for 4.5 reps today...that last rep was soooo close.

    Funny story though (sort of)...I was just about to let the weight down anyhow...when some asshat walked up and started asking me how many sets I had left.

    Yes, with 6 plates on the bar and me 2/3 of the way up.

    I set the weight down, and straight up ignored him like he didn't exist until I was done...at which point I said 'none'.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Pulled 315lbs for 4.5 reps today...that last rep was soooo close.

    Funny story though (sort of)...I was just about to let the weight down anyhow...when some asshat walked up and started asking me how many sets I had left.

    Yes, with 6 plates on the bar and me 2/3 of the way up.

    I set the weight down, and straight up ignored him like he didn't exist until I was done...at which point I said 'none'.

    lol. I HATE asshats! I would have deloaded to some amount of weight I could waste time doing easily, and spent another 10 minutes intentionally ****ing around. Jerk.
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    Pulled 315lbs for 4.5 reps today...that last rep was soooo close.

    Funny story though (sort of)...I was just about to let the weight down anyhow...when some asshat walked up and started asking me how many sets I had left.

    Yes, with 6 plates on the bar and me 2/3 of the way up.

    I set the weight down, and straight up ignored him like he didn't exist until I was done...at which point I said 'none'.
    lol. I HATE asshats! I would have deloaded to some amount of weight I could waste time doing easily, and spent another 10 minutes intentionally ****ing around. Jerk.


    I still had two sets to go...with full 3 minute rests in between...and I took my sweet time deloading the bar as well.

    One really cool thing though. This big 6'9" yoked up mother heffer had eyeballs the size of saucers watching me lift that bar. 315lbs is good I think, but isn't THAT much...there's TONS of guys around here on MFP lifting more.

    I wanted to tell him it's ok though, I've only got to lift it half the distance he does lol.
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    Pulled 315lbs for 4.5 reps today...that last rep was soooo close.

    Funny story though (sort of)...I was just about to let the weight down anyhow...when some asshat walked up and started asking me how many sets I had left.

    Yes, with 6 plates on the bar and me 2/3 of the way up.

    I set the weight down, and straight up ignored him like he didn't exist until I was done...at which point I said 'none'.
    lol. I HATE asshats! I would have deloaded to some amount of weight I could waste time doing easily, and spent another 10 minutes intentionally ****ing around. Jerk.


    I still had two sets to go...with full 3 minute rests in between...and I took my sweet time deloading the bar as well.

    On really cool thing though. This big 6'9" yoked up mother heffer had eyeballs the size of saucers watching me lift that bar. 315lbs is good I think, but isn't THAT much...there's TONS of guys around here on MFP lifting more.

    I wanted to tell him it's ok though, I've only got to lift it half the distance he does lol.

    Rolf! There is some benefit for us short guys!
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    I do like deadlifts now that I have my form down. I am up to 100lbs. I can't wait until I can do 135. lol.
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    Pulled 315lbs for 4.5 reps today...that last rep was soooo close.

    Funny story though (sort of)...I was just about to let the weight down anyhow...when some asshat walked up and started asking me how many sets I had left.

    Yes, with 6 plates on the bar and me 2/3 of the way up.

    I set the weight down, and straight up ignored him like he didn't exist until I was done...at which point I said 'none'.
    lol. I HATE asshats! I would have deloaded to some amount of weight I could waste time doing easily, and spent another 10 minutes intentionally ****ing around. Jerk.


    I still had two sets to go...with full 3 minute rests in between...and I took my sweet time deloading the bar as well.

    One really cool thing though. This big 6'9" yoked up mother heffer had eyeballs the size of saucers watching me lift that bar. 315lbs is good I think, but isn't THAT much...there's TONS of guys around here on MFP lifting more.

    I wanted to tell him it's ok though, I've only got to lift it half the distance he does lol.

    Still good pulls Chris.

    I've found that often big *kitten* guys like that are only strong in the upper body and their lower body is terrible. My bench sucks (265lbs for a single) but my legs are stronger than this one guy that benches 405lbs and I bet I could probably total more weight then he could.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    1RM today. 375 lbs (@ 158 body weight). I really thought I was gonna pull 400, but nope, that didn't happen.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    1RM today. 375 lbs (@ 158 body weight). I really thought I was gonna pull 400, but nope, that didn't happen.

    AWESOME! That's you're first 1rm attempt yeah?

    I only just found this thread. This was my latest deadlift PB. 200kg (440bs) from 2.5" deficit. 205kg got stuck mid shin. Got a comp in a month and hoping to pull 210kg.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk3TPlNwnAY&list=UUg5G7qUcxNgCaJQhiIxr3sA&index=2&feature=plcp
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    1RM today. 375 lbs (@ 158 body weight). I really thought I was gonna pull 400, but nope, that didn't happen.

    AWESOME! That's you're first 1rm attempt yeah?

    I only just found this thread. This was my latest deadlift PB. 200kg (440bs) from 2.5" deficit. 205kg got stuck mid shin. Got a comp in a month and hoping to pull 210kg.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk3TPlNwnAY&list=UUg5G7qUcxNgCaJQhiIxr3sA&index=2&feature=plcp

    Awesome work! You're an inspiration.

    And yep, today was my first true (non-calculated) 1RM attempts. Humbling experience :)
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Pulled 315lbs for 4.5 reps today...that last rep was soooo close.

    Funny story though (sort of)...I was just about to let the weight down anyhow...when some asshat walked up and started asking me how many sets I had left.

    Yes, with 6 plates on the bar and me 2/3 of the way up.

    I set the weight down, and straight up ignored him like he didn't exist until I was done...at which point I said 'none'.

    Just saw this. Nice set. And my gawd, what an asshat. Kudos to you for staying in the zone instead of dropping the bar and going off on him.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member

    Awesome work! You're an inspiration.

    And yep, today was my first true (non-calculated) 1RM attempts. Humbling experience :)

    Thanks mate :smile:

    Got to learn to fail to improve psychologically I reckon. (more so for squats though)
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    Y'all are inspirational! Seriously.

    I did 195 on Friday and it's starting to get a little heavy. I go up to 205 tomorrow.

    I'm 6'4". Is that enough to use the tall guy excuse? :wink:
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member

    I'm 6'4". Is that enough to use the tall guy excuse? :wink:

    Yep.

    Although, it is all about lever lengths not just height. arm length to torso to legs. People with long arms in relation to their torso will have it a bit easier.
  • rustled
    rustled Posts: 2
    forget deads acquire squats. to proper depth.


    brb never walking again.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    forget deads acquire squats. to proper depth.


    brb never walking again.

    forget neither. both work together in synergy.
  • trojanbb
    trojanbb Posts: 1,297 Member
    New PR on rack deadlifts today (pins just below knees). worked up to a 5th set and did 605x6.

    Actually, I beat this PR a year ago but I stopped doing them for a while and have been working back up again.

    NOTHING feels better than deadlift PR's
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    New PR on rack deadlifts today (pins just below knees). worked up to a 5th set and did 605x6.

    Actually, I beat this PR a year ago but I stopped doing them for a while and have been working back up again.

    NOTHING feels better than deadlift PR's

    Great work man!
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    forget deads acquire squats. to proper depth.


    brb never walking again.

    forget neither. both work together in synergy.

    This^^^^
  • NikoM5
    NikoM5 Posts: 488 Member
    I do them but I hate them. I do 305 for reps.
  • Nataliaho
    Nataliaho Posts: 878 Member

    I'm 6'4". Is that enough to use the tall guy excuse? :wink:

    Yep.

    Although, it is all about lever lengths not just height. arm length to torso to legs. People with long arms in relation to their torso will have it a bit easier.

    This^^ My 6'5" hubbie has a long torso and arms in proportion to his legs. Deadlift is his best and easiest lift because he only has about 30degrees of movement from gripping the bar to fully opened hips.

    I love deads, but not as much as squats.
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    New PR on rack deadlifts today (pins just below knees). worked up to a 5th set and did 605x6.

    Actually, I beat this PR a year ago but I stopped doing them for a while and have been working back up again.

    NOTHING feels better than deadlift PR's

    Awesome man...seriously.

    What's the difference in effect between from the floor, and on the rack? I was looking at a new gym recently, and the guy showing me the place was talking about how he lifts from the rack as well.

    I've been doing mine from the floor.

    By the way...since adopting deads, I freaking LOVE that my back is just slightly sore for like three days after lol. Just enough so that I can feel the muscles moving.

    It's an awesome feeling.
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    New PR on rack deadlifts today (pins just below knees). worked up to a 5th set and did 605x6.

    Actually, I beat this PR a year ago but I stopped doing them for a while and have been working back up again.

    NOTHING feels better than deadlift PR's
    DIOS MIO! That's awesome.
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    .... I freaking LOVE that my back is just slightly sore for like three days after lol. Just enough so that I can feel the muscles moving.

    It's an awesome feeling.

    Indeed
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    rack pulls are good if you are having trouble locking out. (as are heavy rows/chins)
  • Golfin4fun
    Golfin4fun Posts: 19 Member
    I'm 5'6" 148 pounds and just did 220 x 5 Deadlift on my 11th week of STRONGLIFTS, LOVE it.

    I'm also 49 years young
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    I'm 5'6" 148 pounds and just did 220 x 5 Deadlift on my 11th week of STRONGLIFTS, LOVE it.

    I'm also 49 years young

    Very nice! I'm am 12 years older than you but 50 lbs heavier and that's where I am right now with my DL's.

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