12 reps -- too many for Deads?

[b fold the truth]

Louie just says don't go over singles...to much risk for injury too. I like singles on these too...but may start doing multiples because there is a contest this summer where we deadlift 440 for max reps in 90 sec.

B True

 

[Haz]

Are you guys sure singles are the way to go? I thought powerlifters didn't build their strength purely on singles.

Personally, I like to use some reps, and gradually work up to a heavy weight. But even on my heaviest lift, I still do 2-3 reps. I think you are more likely to hurt yourself on a near max single lift then a 90% 2-3 rep set.

 

[Arioch]

Many powerlifters, including myself, do not use the deadlift to build strength, but instead use a variety of movement to strengthen weak muscles in the kinetic chain that comprimises the deadlift. Exercises such as good morings, varieties of squats, ham-glute raises, reverese hypers, etc.

I too am a fan of the single rep deadlift. Any more and I begin to think I am doing cardio.

 

[The Shadow]

Try to stay with the program and do the 20 reps.

Start slowly and add weight every week.

Builds a tremendous aerobic/strength base.

 

[Prometheus]

if you're anywhere near your max, your form on multiple reps will deteriorate very quickly. After warmups I never go over singles.

 

[The Shadow]

if you're anywhere near your max, your form on multiple reps will deteriorate very quickly. After warmups I never go over singles.

That's why I said start slow

 

[supersizeme]

well shit...are we giving out powerlifting advice here or bodybuilding advice? we've got one guy telling him to do singles and another guy telling him to do 20 rep sets.

i train with the intention of bodybuilding. i alternate doing heavy deads one week (reps no higher than 10 reps on first set, then 8 and 6) and then the next week i'll do a lighter weight and shoot for 20 reps. i have seen excellent strength and size increase from this.

 

[Night Fly]

I usually never go over 5 when doing sets, but recently I have been doing 90 sec sets for max reps...so, of course, I am going over 12 most of the time. I think that 12 for sets would be too many...just my .02, though.

 

[The Shadow]

I usually never go over 5 when doing sets, but recently I have been doing 90 sec sets for max reps...so, of course, I am going over 12 most of the time. I think that 12 for sets would be too many...just my .02, though.

Smart Girlie - that's why the 20 rep thing is a one shot deal only

 

[needsize]

I've built huge amounts of size and strength using the deadlift and rarely go over 5 reps.