Goal: 500lb. Deadlift

[bearrito]

Here's the deal. I have been training with b fold for the past month or so, and the most I've pulled on deads is 405, although b fold and myself think I could have gotten 425. This was earlier this week. I want to be able to deadlift 500 in 5 weeks. My training with b fold is my first experience with WSB style training, and I didn't start deadlifting until about two months ago. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on training methods that will boost my deadlift to the 500 lb. mark so that I can meet my goal. Right now, I am doing box squats, pull thrus, and Bottom Position GMs to help with my deadlift strength. B Fold has some video clips of my box squats and my deadlift I think. I think he is going to post a link to those so you all can critique my form and help me out. ANY SUGGESTIONS on new exercises to try to bring up my deadlift would be appreciated. Thanks in advance to all that reply.

 

[spatts]

What are doing to increase speed in your deadlift?

 

[bearrito]

Ok, I figured you or Hannibal would want to know more info. I have been doing speed deads with light weight, 225, once every week. I do 6 sets of singles. I figure I need to start increasing the weight I use on these. Just for some further info, I did box squats tonight with B Fold, and I used 225 with the blue bands single wrapped. Did 8 sets of 2, but my form was bad until the last couple of sets. I think I have weak hips. Hope this info helps.

 

[spatts]

I rely on speed to move my deadlifts. If I can generate enough momentum, I can usually carry it the rest of the way. That is, until my HIPS give out. That's a huge factor too...as you said.

Conventional, sumo, or hybrid?

 

[bearrito]

Anyone else who trains WSB, Project or Cornholio maybe, or any others who train in other styles, are welcome to give advice. Like I said, ALL advice is welcome. Thanks guys, and girls .

 

[b fold the truth]

B pulling 405 as a PR!!!

405

I'll try to upload the other stuff tomorrow..

B True

 

[bearrito]

Spatts,
You can view the video B Fold posted to see my form and stance. I think it is just a conventional stance.

 

[b fold the truth]

Here he is on Aug 31...after only training with me for 2 weeks I think...doing 315x11.

315 x 11

 

[louden_swain]

Everything looks solid! If you train with B Fold, your 500lb deadlift will arrive.

 

[bigdelt69]

your training with bfold- so why the hell are you asking our advice?

Bfold is the man on deadlifting