From what Poundages did you start Deadlifting?

[SSAlexSS]

Hello all!

Just out of curiosity, from which poundages did you start deadlifting?
What was your first max?

I am just trying to compare it to mine. (I did like 225 pounds for 6 times at my first deadlift ever, few month ago. 295 pounds for 6 times today.... YEI)

 

[Garza]

I would say my first max would have been like 200 or so, 7 months ago. I took it very light at first becuae I really didn't know what I was doing and I didn't want to hurt myself. Now I don't even wear a belt or anything. I would say I could do 295 for 6 as well but it would be quite a strain. Do you use a belt and chalk? I need to get some damn chalk!! I am not a big fan of using a belt though. I am 17 yrs old keep in mind....

 

[bignate73]

i started light, working for reps with 135. i didnt mess with it below that point just because of the classical height of the 45lb plates. i didnt incorporate them til later in my workout days also.

 

[SSAlexSS]

I would say my first max would have been like 200 or so, 7 months ago. I took it very light at first becuae I really didn't know what I was doing and I didn't want to hurt myself. Now I don't even wear a belt or anything. I would say I could do 295 for 6 as well but it would be quite a strain. Do you use a belt and chalk? I need to get some damn chalk!! I am not a big fan of using a belt though. I am 17 yrs old keep in mind....

I am 17 years old too.

And what is "chalk and belt" ? I don't use them! Natural lifts all the way!

 

[kingsquat]

No belt huh. I love guys like you who think belts, chalk, etc is cheating or something. A belt merely gives your abs and back muscles something to flex against to stiffen your midsection during a lift. It will only be a matter of time before SSAlexSS has a post like this: "What kinds of lifts can I do while nursing a back injury".

BTW, I agree that you can do yourself some good by not using a belt when warming up with the lighter stuff. I say when you go heavy, a belt is a must.

 

[Tuna Guy]

I could deadlift 300 or 3 platres when i first started training about 17. However my form was terrible, i now attribute this to my reoccuring lower back problem.
I think anyone within reason, even the untrained can deadlift 3 plates provided that they use straps if they have a weak grip, however deads with correct form is a totally different matter.

 

[SSAlexSS]

No belt huh. I love guys like you who think belts, chalk, etc is cheating or something. A belt merely gives your abs and back muscles something to flex against to stiffen your midsection during a lift. It will only be a matter of time before SSAlexSS has a post like this: "What kinds of lifts can I do while nursing a back injury".

BTW, I agree that you can do yourself some good by not using a belt when warming up with the lighter stuff. I say when you go heavy, a belt is a must.

Actually USING belt can make you injured since your midsection is/will-be weak. If you train WITHOUT the belt then your midsection will be stronger and less opt to injury.

However I do agree on warming up and using proper form!

 

[LeanTeen]

"Actually USING belt can make you injured since your midsection is/will-be weak. If you train WITHOUT the belt then your midsection will be stronger and less opt to injury. "






No.

 

[Garza]

Using a belt will make your mid section weaker. I see people use belts for barbell curls, its ridiculous.

 

[endpoint]

light stuff doesnt need a belt.

heavy stuff does.

Use a belt when deadlifting. maybe only for lifts under 8 reps.

A belt will be harmful if used every training session on light workouts.

 

[MonStar1023]

My deadlift actually started really strong believe it or not. I mean not REALLY strong but pretty strong for a 14-15 year old a few years back. I deadlifted around 370-375 lbs. for 3-4 reps. Which was pretty good in my opinoin.

 

[The Dude]

Start light and work your way up. I started with 135/185 (been a while) and moved up from there. Your gains should come quickly with this exercise at first, but be sure to maintain good form throughout. As far as a max goes, I have no idea. I'm not a powerlifter. My max now would probably calculate into the upper 300s.

Also, in my opinion, there are some exercises where a belt is necessary. Deadlifting is one of those exercises.

 

[minion]

If your taken it up to your limits a couple of times a
month you won't be trainging the dead w/ out a belt for
ong.
Keep in mind even with a belt you are still training
your lower back and mid section but once you get past 300lbs. and work your way to 415 plus you increase your chances of working around a possible injury for the rest of your lifting days.
IMO its not worth it. I have had a minor back injury before and believe me they're no fun at all.
Not to mention it set me back months, and psychologicaly scarred me. By forcing me to understand yes I have a threshold and I have exceeded it.

Take it from me ignorance is bliss, wear a belt anytime your squating or dead lifting more than your body weight.

The purpose of a belt is to force you to maintain proper form. So you can do the excercise correctly and with less possibility for injury. Buy a good competition style belt. I have a Cardillo and I swear buy it. After I ordered a good belt my squat sky rocketed I went up a hundered pounds in just a few months, and my legs were almost the same size as my waist!!!

Its simple a belt allows you to focus on the parts your working. Also to keep you from swaying back and forth like a sapling in a strong wind while your trying to make the make the squat of your life.

http://www.cardillousa.com/belts/index.htm
This is the kind I have 450GL stock/black expensive but well worth it.

 

[ThickLEE]

SSAlexSS, You dont know shit about lifting.
You dont even know what a belt and chalk is.
And if you think a belt will weaken your back you will very sorry one day. Powerlifters use belts in meets,IDIOT!!!!
Chalk helps keep the sweat off your hand and helps you not rip your hands open when lifting heavy since you cant use gloves or staps. But you probably wouldnt know that.

 

[death on the field]

started out light at 135 everyone should cause if u mess up the form u will mess urself up bad. i use no straps, and dont use a belt till my last set where i go for 4 reps. i can do 495 for 10, and can get 545 for 4. gotta get stronger for football tho, the 545 is with belt.
also do ab strength ening training example, plated situps. i do 3 sets of 30 situps with 4 45's on my stomach it will greatly increase ur deadlift