The Deadlift Thread - Lets move 2,000,000 pounds

[TallBill]

Not including Oly lifts, the deadlift is often referred to as the most important exercise. It works the core so hard and is a part of every major workout program.

I know that it's a little bit intimidating to start, but posting your videos for form check can help. Here is a great instructional video that I found. Video

If anyone has more info or articles or videos I'll be glad to update this post.


Also, lets keep a total running count of total amount of weight moved. No stiff legged, no rack pulls towards the total. Deficits are ok because they are tougher then a normal deadlift. I expect many people to break 10k in one day, possibly 20k+ for a few guys. 3x10x315 is 9450.

Total poundage - 3495 lbs

 

[brikis98]

Heh, awesome idea. I don't deadlift terribly often, but I'll definitely contribute to this thread when I do.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: brikis98
Heh, awesome idea. I don't deadlift terribly often, but I'll definitely contribute to this thread when I do.

I do about once every 10-14 days. Been going low rep, high weight for a while now (probably to long). I might switch it up and increase my volume though

 

[dealmaster00]

deadlifted 5x135, 5x190, 5x230, 5x270, 5x310 today for a total of 5675 lbs, 3495+5675 = 9170

 

[brikis98]

Originally posted by: TallBill

Originally posted by: brikis98
Heh, awesome idea. I don't deadlift terribly often, but I'll definitely contribute to this thread when I do.

I do about once every 10-14 days. Been going low rep, high weight for a while now (probably to long). I might switch it up and increase my volume though

Yea, I only go heavy on deads once every 2 weeks or so. However, the occasional CF workout will include a massive volume of deadlift. For example, "Mr. Joshua" has 18,750lbs worth of deadlift in it and the workout I'll be doing tomorrow (if I have time before my flight) has 11,655lbs.

 

[EvilYoda]

I won't be doing deads for a while, doh...my lower back's still sore from Monday's CF total, but I think it's okay.

 

[Mikey]

Is it ok to do deadlifts twice a week if I'm not doing it heavy? I usually just do them to 12 reps with 3 sets at a modest weight.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: Mikey
Is it ok to do deadlifts twice a week if I'm not doing it heavy? I usually just do them to 12 reps with 3 sets at a modest weight.

How long have you been lifting, this will determine the answer. If its more then 3 months, I'd personally recommend to up the weight and lower the reps.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

This is wonderful. I'm gonna continue stretching this week and will try to get back to deadlifts by Wednesday of next week. I should contribute a fair amount in this thread

 

[BeauJangles]

Can I post deadlifts I did Monday?

 

[Mikey]

Originally posted by: TallBill

Originally posted by: Mikey
Is it ok to do deadlifts twice a week if I'm not doing it heavy? I usually just do them to 12 reps with 3 sets at a modest weight.

How long have you been lifting, this will determine the answer. If its more then 3 months, I'd personally recommend to up the weight and lower the reps.

I've been lifting for almost 3 years now. My goal isn't to be that big or thick. Ideally, I want to be 170lbs with ~7% body fat. I'm currently about 9-10% body fat at 167lbs or so now. My height is more so 5'11.5, but I usually round to 6ft.

What are you recommendations? I'm all ears.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: Mikey

I've been lifting for almost 3 years now. My goal isn't to be that big or thick. Ideally, I want to be 170lbs with ~7% body fat. I'm currently about 9-10% body fat at 167lbs or so now. My height is more so 5'11.5, but I usually round to 6ft.

What are you recommendations? I'm all ears.

Just start slowly changing your lifts. Maybe increase the weight 10-20% and do a 3x8 a few times, then a few weeks later up it again and move into a 3x5 or 3x6.

There are generally 2 schools of thought for deadlifts. Either a 3x5-6 or several 1-2 rep pulls above 90% of your 1rm. I was told by a few seasoned vets over on strengthmill that 3x5 "might" be to much for the CNS with heavy weight. Some people are able to do it while others might not.

I personally slowly shift between the 3x5 and singles/doubles.


Edit - This is all just a suggestion. Ultimately it's all up to you, but with that much experience, assuming that your form is solid, it could benefit to switch things up.

Originally posted by: BeauJangles
Can I post deadlifts I did Monday?

Sure!

 

[MrMatt]

here's from my previous back/hams/biceps day...I'm doing higher reps on deadlifting right now, as opposed to my usual singles & triples so I should be able to contribute more. The only caveat is that I'm not doing them first off, I'm doing them deeper in my workouts now:

275*10 315*6
2750+1890=4640

 

[MrMatt]

I was kicking around the idea of a 20 rep set today when I do them...

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: MrMatt
I was kicking around the idea of a 20 rep set today when I do them...

20 rep squats, I've come around to accept them as ok every once in a while, but what are you trying to accomplish with a 20 rep deadlift other then exhausting yourself?

Originally posted by: MrMatt
here's from my previous back/hams/biceps day...I'm doing higher reps on deadlifting right now, as opposed to my usual singles & triples so I should be able to contribute more. The only caveat is that I'm not doing them first off, I'm doing them deeper in my workouts now:

275*10 315*6
2750+1890=4640

Gotta add it to the total!

Total - 8135 lbs

 

[brikis98]

Did a CF workout today that included 3 sets of 21 reps of deadlift with 185lbs. I also did 5 reps of 135 and 5 reps of 185 during warm-up. 3x21x185 + 5x135 + 5x185 = 13255lbs

21390

 

[alexeikgb]

Did DL on Tuesday.
Somewhat easy day... didn't feel like doing the 455 or 495 for a couple.

10*135 + 8*225 + 5*315 + 5*405 + 8*315 + 10 *225 = 11,520

Total: 32,910

 

[stinkynathan]

DLed on Tuesday.

5x135 WU
1x225
1x315
1x335
1x345
1x355
1x365
1x375 (PR)

2990 with WU set.

2315 without.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: stinkynathan
DLed on Tuesday.

5x135 WU
1x225
1x315
1x335
1x345
1x355
1x365
1x375 (PR)

2990 with WU set.

2315 without.

No reason not to include warmup. Gotta add to the total though. I'll do it for you this time

Total - 35,900

 

[theLION]

DLed tonite:

1x5x135
1x5x225
1x5x270
1x5x315
1x5x355

Previous Total: 35,900
Current Total: 42,400

 

[conorvansmack]

2 x 5 @ 135, 5 @ 185, 3 @ 225,
5 @ 275
4325

46,725

 

[wonSR4]

5x225
5x245
5x275
5x285
=5,150 lbs

51,875 lbs

 

[Whisper]

Knocked out a few for the first time in a looooong time yesterday specifically because of this thread. Definitely paying for it this morning. Woo.

8x135 (WU)
8x225
8x315
5x365
2x405
=8035

I also gave 455 an attempt...which resulted in all of about 2 inches of movement before I decided it wasn't going to happen.

59,910 lbs

 

[GenHoth]

5x135
5x185
5x235
=3330

63,240 lbs

 

[Deeko]

My as well add me from the competition yesterday....

135x5
185x3
225x3
315x2
365x1
385x1
=3285

66525