DL Problem

[bblazer]

I have this kid that I am training that has me completely stumped.

He can pull 405x12, 475x4, but the minute we put 500 on the bar he can't even break it off the floor.

You would think that he should at least be able to hitch it up for a single but no.

Thinking it was a head issue, I put kg marked plates on the bar so he had a harder time doing the math, but still the same thing.

I have even given him a set of straps (I really hated doing that) to see if I took his hands out of it, if it could be done.

Still nothing.

I was hoping anyone here could lend some thoughts on the issue.

Thanks!

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[SaiBoT]

How many sets with the 475lbs?

 

[bblazer]

How many sets with the 475lbs?

Just one.

Assuming you aren't referring to the ones that got him to that point.

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[SaiBoT]

Just one.

Assuming you aren't referring to the ones that got him to that point.

B-

Why don't you have him doing several sets with that weight? saying like 6x3 to increase neural efficiency and also for him to feel more comfortable, I think that's more of a psicological milestone anyway...

 

[bblazer]

Why don't you have him doing several sets with that weight? saying like 6x3 to increase neural efficiency and also for him to feel more comfortable, I think that's more of a psicological milestone anyway...

I also have them do a "burn out" of 4x8x50% at the end of the DL portion of the workout. Would you drop that in lieu of your suggestion? I'm thinking of volume issues here.

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[timtim]

his working max and actual max numbers are very close. that is something we all are supposed to strive for. is he getting his hips out too early? chest too far in front of him?

 

[bblazer]

his working max and actual max numbers are very close. that is something we all are supposed to strive for. is he getting his hips out too early? chest too far in front of him?

Thats one of the things - his form doesn't change, and its good. Its just like someone turned on some magnets.

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[timtim]

Thats one of the things - his form doesn't change, and its good. Its just like someone turned on some magnets.

B-

you could be at his max effort right now. might be time to bring in the rack pulls and sldl to start working from different angles.

 

[SaiBoT]

I also have them do a "burn out" of 4x8x50% at the end of the DL portion of the workout. Would you drop that in lieu of your suggestion? I'm thinking of volume issues here.

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Yes i would drop that burnout.

I also like Timtim's suggestion.

 

[bblazer]

Thanks guys. Its amazing sometimes how you can work at a problem like mad but still come to the same (wrong) conclusion.

It might also be time to introduce him to some bands.

Thanks!

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