Deadlift feel question

[overhead]

I decided today, for the first time I would max out my deadlift. I really had no clue how to start, but this is how I did it

135x10
185x5
225x3
275x1
315x1
335x1
355x1
365 failed about half way up, and grip gave out

I not upset with the numbers, I have not been deallifting that long. I have two questions, first, is this the proper progression of weight to build up to my max? And two, the lifts after 315 felt different. It is hard to explain, but I thought my leg/hip explosion was pretty good, but then the second half of the lift felt very much like a stiff leg deadlift. My lower back seemed to be lifting all the weight. Almost like the bar was pulling me forward. Is this normal? And if not any idea how I might correct it?

 

[PatsFan34]

IMO you did to many sets and didn't increase the weight enough!!! When you got to your heavier sets you were only doing 20lbs increases. Just do a light warm up and then do big increases in weight and go for it!!! You did 8 set on a max out day...way to many IMO, seems you burned yourself out for the end!!!

 

[overhead]

Thanks for the reply. I did feel burned out by the last lift, my grip was shot. I am still concerned about the bar pulling me forward with the heavier weights. I think maybe I should focus on keeping my shoulders behind the bar. It does not seem to be a problem until I get above 315.

 

[Thaibox]

Its very common. When you hit a certain difficulty, not only are new things recruited to work, but dominant muscles take over a little more. I tend to lock out my legs early because my legs aren't my strength in deads. I've seen most people change form as weight progresses. Not because their cheating, its just what comes naturally. As long as your form stays strong, you're good to go.

 

[overhead]

I downloaded a couple of comp deadlift videos and I think I am letting the bar get to far away from my body. I start out with the shins touching the bar and it feels like it is staying close until I get to knee level than it seems to swing out. I assume this is from my upper body leaning forward, or lurching. Maybe if I strengthen my lower back it would correct this problem. You think maybe I should focus on some heavy gm's to improve improve my lower back?

 

[spatts]

GMs, reverse hypers, yep yep.

 

[slobberknocker]

For warmups, I would've done 135, 225, 275, then your max set.


GM's are great for your lower back.

 

[Hannibal]

I downloaded a couple of comp deadlift videos and I think I am letting the bar get to far away from my body. I start out with the shins touching the bar and it feels like it is staying close until I get to knee level than it seems to swing out. I assume this is from my upper body leaning forward, or lurching. Maybe if I strengthen my lower back it would correct this problem. You think maybe I should focus on some heavy gm's to improve improve my lower back?

IF you want to pull the most weight possible you should pull in a straight line. You cannot do that if the bar starts against your shins....like you said has to go around your knees. In the conventional stance the bar should start out at your toes (right behind the white toe cap on your Chuck Taylors) and you should pull the bar straight up and back. This also allows you to use your own bodyweight as leverage...the same way a see-saw works.

 

[overhead]

IF you want to pull the most weight possible you should pull in a straight line. You cannot do that if the bar starts against your shins....like you said has to go around your knees. In the conventional stance the bar should start out at your toes (right behind the white toe cap on your Chuck Taylors) and you should pull the bar straight up and back. This also allows you to use your own bodyweight as leverage...the same way a see-saw works.

That makes sense. I think I will spend a month or two working with lighter weight on the deadlift to get the form down right and start doing some heavy gm's. I thought I had it, but I guess not. And next time I will do fewer sets to build up to my max becuase I have a general idea of what it is now. On the bright side I learned I can stiff leg a lot more than I thought I could This may sound strange, but I also had a sort of buzz all day after the lifts, I felt great. Thanks for the help