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chaddukes · 06-04-2009, 11:27 PM

Thanks.

I've been doing some type of deadlift for several months now. But, I didn't have a barbell and I only had dumbbells up to 45lbs. So, I really couldn't do much for heavy lifts. I experimented with using a cable floor pulley to deadlift. I just got a barbell and some plates about a months ago. So, I've only been able to do real barbell deadlifts for one month.

I've tested my max a couple of times and hit 315 twice. Last time I didn't try to go heavier. Tonight I felt strong so after 315 I tried to do 325, but bombed out. I gave it three attempts. I couldn't even move it. It's strange how ten pounds makes such a difference.

Tonight, after warming up, I lifted 205, 255, 295, 315, and then tried to get 325. I waited about five minutes between lifts. All lifts were singles.

After that I went back to 205 and did two sets of three. Then I did 255 for 4 sets of three....but could only get two on the last set. I've never tried to do any rep work above 255. I think the primary issue with reps is my grip. I might be able to do more reps, but I can't hold the bar long enough. On RDL's I'll lose my grip. On conventional deadlifts I'll bomb out on the fourth rep as I can't seem to hold the bar.

I'm not in a strength phase. I'm still losing weight. I'm at 181 right now. I've been up a few pounds for the last couple of weeks. My wife and I just had a baby, so I haven't been eating well. But, I'll be back on the weight loss phase next week, and I won't be focusing too much on max deadlifts. However, I suspect that I'll be hitting my weight loss/body fat goal in about two months. At that point I'll want to start bulking and hitting the strength work heavy. When that occurs I want to know what I'm doing and how to get the most out of my max strength training. So, thats why I'm asking this question now.

06-04-2009, 11:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
chaddukes Will Deadlift for Food! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 876	Thanks. I've been doing some type of deadlift for several months now. But, I didn't have a barbell and I only had dumbbells up to 45lbs. So, I really couldn't do much for heavy lifts. I experimented with using a cable floor pulley to deadlift. I just got a barbell and some plates about a months ago. So, I've only been able to do real barbell deadlifts for one month. I've tested my max a couple of times and hit 315 twice. Last time I didn't try to go heavier. Tonight I felt strong so after 315 I tried to do 325, but bombed out. I gave it three attempts. I couldn't even move it. It's strange how ten pounds makes such a difference. Tonight, after warming up, I lifted 205, 255, 295, 315, and then tried to get 325. I waited about five minutes between lifts. All lifts were singles. After that I went back to 205 and did two sets of three. Then I did 255 for 4 sets of three....but could only get two on the last set. I've never tried to do any rep work above 255. I think the primary issue with reps is my grip. I might be able to do more reps, but I can't hold the bar long enough. On RDL's I'll lose my grip. On conventional deadlifts I'll bomb out on the fourth rep as I can't seem to hold the bar. I'm not in a strength phase. I'm still losing weight. I'm at 181 right now. I've been up a few pounds for the last couple of weeks. My wife and I just had a baby, so I haven't been eating well. But, I'll be back on the weight loss phase next week, and I won't be focusing too much on max deadlifts. However, I suspect that I'll be hitting my weight loss/body fat goal in about two months. At that point I'll want to start bulking and hitting the strength work heavy. When that occurs I want to know what I'm doing and how to get the most out of my max strength training. So, thats why I'm asking this question now.