Something terrible happened while doing deadlifts..

[benchboy55]

i did the same thing deadlifting.....my high school coach wanted me to be in some mag for lifting so my bench and squat were up to par so i tried for a 615 dead and i got 2 and had sloppy form on the third and bam..... fucked one of my dics up... sux i still can't dead or squat heavy.... i went to massage therapy and chiropracter.. still messed up... so be real careful with your back don't jump back into things ,make sure it gets the proper attentionor you could have a lot of problems down the road like me!

 

[strong island]

My work out partner is 6'4 and he has only been dead lifting for the first time in his life for 2 months now and he is doing reps with 455 and has never done a cycle "yet" .So it just depends on the person and genetics .

This is not average. Your friend definitely is very strong with the deadlift. 455 is a great lift..especially for reps. But the fact is, if your friend was 5'9" he would be able to deadlift a lot more weight. Simple Physics. That was the point I was trying to make.

How much does your friend weigh?

 

[Taomaster]

I've hurt myself twice doing deadlifts, but I still love them. Nothing seems to make my back grow better. First was about two years ago, got an inguinal hernia. I am not sure that is what caused it, but it seems that it was sore and tender after a hard deadlift workout. Second happened about one month ago. Had belt on a little too tight, and something on my lower side just under the belt lip ripped. I still don't know if it is a herniated muscle or organ, or just a muscle tear. It doesn't hurt too bad, but still nagging. I went to a doctor and he said it does not feel like a hernia, probably a muscle. I haven't lifted for about three weeks due to surgery on other thing immediately thereafter.
Deadlifting is great, but I think I am going to heed the advice of you other guys and go for at least 10 reps with lighter weight and never squeek that last one out. I like doing 8, 6, 4, 3 but I may be pushing my luck. Thanks for all of your advice. Good luck at the doc's tomorrow. I wish you the best, and know how you feel right now.