Hit an easy DL PR thursday on Mc's 5X5

[cwc73]

Well, I finished week 8 or 9 of MC's 5X5 last thursday, and I bumped the weight like 25 lbs on the deads. I just wanted to put 6 plates on, say what the hell , give it my best, and see what happens. Anyway, I did 315 3X3 somewhat easily. I think I might bump it another 15-20 to set another PR. I'm probably going to wrap up my 5X5 this coming week, and either enter another volume phase or take a light week. I did the Alternate intensity for what its worth.

Question: Based on getting 315 3 sets of 3 and probably being able to do about 20 more, what do you think my deadlift max is CLOSE to?

Thanks guys. You are all great inspirations.

 

[BOOEY]

Good job bro! Keep it up!

 

[cwc73]

Thanks. I was wondering if the world was still alive. Usually dozens of replies would be in by now. It's a slow one tonight.

 

[calder]

EZ to find out, attempt a max your next DL workout.

 

[cwc73]

Well, yea, I could do except for the fact that I'm in the middle of a routine which doesn't allow that really unless it were to be done after the workout. This would weaken me significantly.

 

[blut wump]

It depends a lot on how much rest you took between sets but I'd guess at around 350.

Congrats on the PR. Deadlift PRs are the most satisfying.

 

[cwc73]

Well, hmmm......

Like I said, I think I could probably have done about 325-330 for 3X3, so I would think it would be a little higher, but you've probably been doing these a lot longer than I have, so I will take your word for it. My ultimate goal is a 450 dL. That's just a number I want, but I'll be happy with 405 by summer's end.

 

[rbtrout]

Sounds like my goal. I did 350 last week for 3X3 and tried 375 for the heck of it. After doing the others, I couldn't get it. I'd guess you max my be pushing 400, but, keep with it and you'll get there.

 

[cwc73]

thanks dude, I figured it would be around 400. Well, like I said, I am doing the 5X5, so I only dead once per week.

 

[blut wump]

There's only really one way to find out what your 1RM is and that's to try for it. Do some reasonable number of light warmups and then drop down to triples and doubles. From about 75% onwards just do singles to zero on your max.

 

[cwc73]

I think I will try thursday. Wish me luck

 

[blut wump]

Good Luck