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Cant break deadlifting plateau

RBtrucking4

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I am currently stuck on deadlifting 315 and to be honest it seems like not only am I stuck on it, but it's actually getting harder. I am on a caloric deficit because I am cutting right now. I am getting 2000 calories a day I am 6'4 200lbs and 26 years old.

I deadlift once a week usually do 5x5 first set warm up second 225 then 315 for 5 then drop sets for the last 2. Is there anyone that could give me advice on what I am doing wrong? This is becoming extremely frustrating I have been stuck on this for about 2 months now.

All my other lifts are progressing nicely like my bench, bent rows and all that. I should also mention that I run 6-7 days a week including the days that I deadlift. Can that be what is causing my deadlift to suffer? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
 
Can't expect to break prs as much when your under on your caloric needs. If youre doing it raw, get some wrist straps and a belt, it may help. Deadlifts use practically every muscle groups, need to eat right to recoup better.

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And yes the running is probably hurting you. If youre deadlifting your max, big strain on the legs. Tired legs is not good for msx dl.

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I do use wrist straps but I have never used a belt. I have heard from many people that it I should get one. i also think maybe I should switch my leg day to a day that I don't run. Either that, or cut down on the running for that day.

Would you say that a belt is necessary to make gains? I will say I used to not believe in straps either but when I finally bit the bullet and used them I instantly fell in love.

I think I am going to purchase a belt the reason I have been hesitant though is because I hear mixed reviews, some people say that belts weaken your back others say they only help. Also, could you recommend a good one? I was looking into this one

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A7PRTCK/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have heard it is pretty good from a couple people but let me know I am definitely open to suggestion.
 
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