New Dead Lift PR!!!

[mishkaya]

Hey guys, I just want to thank you all because I've learned a lot from you all and today I set a new PR in the Dead Lift with 405lbs. I know that for a lot of you this isn't much, but to me it's a feat at 181lbs. Especially sine a month ago i barely got 365. Well, I do have a question though, my squat is significantly weaker than my Dead lift, about 70lbs weaker, is this normal? I'm following the Westside program.

 

[Zeus79]

THis is actually me, my girlfriend was logged on while I wrote this, sorry. Hey guys, I just want to thank you all because I've learned a lot from you all and today I set a new PR in the Dead Lift with 405lbs. I know that for a lot of you this isn't much, but to me it's a feat at 181lbs. Especially sine a month ago i barely got 365. Well, I do have a question though, my squat is significantly weaker than my Dead lift, about 70lbs weaker, is this normal? I'm following the Westside program.

 

[bubba2k]

Well

I don't know the percentages, but it is my experience that alot of guys will have a weaker squat when they start out. Alot also has to do with your body's proportions.

Personally I can pull about 5-7 more reps at a given weight than I can squat. However I love deadlifts, they are my favorite lift. SO I try harder.

 

[Prometheus]

Congrats, Zeus!

 

[Cubanito17]

Way to go man keep hittin the weights and train smarter and harder.

 

[The mann]

excellent...................

 

[brianmincher]

Congratulations.

Also, don't think that the weight you are pulling is not impressive. You have to remember that there are a lot of bench pressers on here, myself included who are plenty impressed with that deadlift.

As for deadlifting more than your squat, I think that it has a lot to do with body structure. I can't deadlift crap, I mean like 150 or more less than my squat, but I have short arms and a big chest, and it is hard for me to get down to the bar. People with longer arms, and a shorter torso tend to do very well at deadlifting. Sounds like you are well on your way.

 

[I'D RATHER BE DEADLIFTING]

Congrats man!!! I just recently hit 4 plates myself and it felt awesome!!!


I'm the same way also. The dead is my best lift. My squat is close to 100 lbs less. Don't know wtf is wrong wit me.

 

[powerlifterjay]

I am the opposite i can squat more then 200lbs more then i can pull. Hell i can bench more then i can pull. And i truly dont even know what i can pull. its under 600 but more then 550. Just not sure exactly were. But it is something i am focusing on now. Didnt pull in over a year and decided i need to if i want a total. I wish they had squat and bench meet for totals!

 

[b fold the truth]

Congrats man....

It is normal for a beginner to pull more than they can squat...as they become elite...it usually switches.

B True

 

[Sebass67]

I am up to deadlifting 475 right now. Not bad considering a few weeks ago when i had first started since my knee injury i couldn't get 405 off the floor. Going for 600 in August...

Congrats...405 at 181 is a feat to me..

I am 250, Good job

 

[b fold the truth]

Sebass67: Heck yeah man...keep on pulling those weights!!!!

Keep me informed...

B True

 

[Sebass67]

Hit 485 today...new pr again.

It was awesome...

Did it with one of my buddies motivating me and an hot blonde girl watching me. Talk about motivation.

Weehaaa

Now for 500!

 

[Rocket]

PR's are great way to go!!!!!! 4 plates is great (and more than me)

Rocket

 

[Deciever]

i got a new personal record too just coming back from a severely injured hamstring tendon..

at 130 when i came back to deadlifting i pulled 135....and it still hurt... after i had my form adjusted and i stretctched thorough;y the next workout, i pulled 275... week after that i pulled 275 x 3 easily...w/o a suit... i will be deadlifting 350 soon, cause im getting beginners gains due to my 4 months rests

 

[Sebass67]

I am 4 months out of ACL reconstructive surgery...Oct.5th...

I am just getting back too.

It's awesome to see my poundages go up.

 

[Zeus79]

Congratulations!!! It sure does feel great doesn't it? I love breaking PR's, it just keeps me going.

 

[Deciever]

im deadlifting today!, only problem is i used to use this big thick powerlifting belt, but the owner of it went to college so im stuck with the crappy belts... i wonder if wearing two would work?? lol

im hoping for 305-315 today

 

[Sebass67]

Actually...funny u bring that up...i don't use a belt..just chalk and that has worked for me... 2 belts...i don't know...sounds kinda sketchy.

 

[Deciever]

yeah i knew 2 belts wouldnt work... i was missing my good belt cause the owner took it to college... so it sucked... it felt so weird w/o it

 

[Imnotdutch]

I am the opposite i can squat more then 200lbs more then i can pull. Hell i can bench more then i can pull. And i truly dont even know what i can pull. its under 600 but more then 550. Just not sure exactly were. But it is something i am focusing on now. Didnt pull in over a year and decided i need to if i want a total. I wish they had squat and bench meet for totals!

Hey you cant start working your deadlift......thats the only lift I have a chance of beating you on

 

[Sebass67]

I'd have to say i am in the same league with Imnotdutch

Prob not even close on any other lifts...