Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below I've always done deep heavy squats because I'm a weird one and actually like to squat most of the time anyway. About three weeks ago I maxed on bench and got 290 for 1RM and squat max was 375 for 1RM. I wanted to know what my three heavy lifts totalled so I decided to test myself on deads, which I never do or train for. I started at 225 and of course that was very easy, I then went to 315, 365, and 385, and finished at 405 for a 1RM. So my total weight for 1RM's came to 1070 pounds. Back in high school the thousand pound club was a big deal, it's sad it took me so long after H.S. to break that, but oh well. Anyway the reason for this posts is I'm wondering where I should start my deadlift weight at if I plan to use the 5x5 routine and I have a 1RM of 405. I was thinking about 275 should be right, but any input would be appreciated.
Starting deadlifts as part of my regular routine, where to start with weight?
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SofaGeorge
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Start light. I started doing deads way under my max... and for a month or two jsut did the movement to get a feel for it... and build foundation.
You have to learn form on deads before you go heavy.
You have to learn form on deads before you go heavy.
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slobberknocker
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Sofa took the words right out of my mouth.
I just started my 13 year old bro on deads. He did 45x10, 65x10, 85x10, all real easy. Sure we could've gone higher, but I want to make sure his form is absolutely flawless first.
I just started my 13 year old bro on deads. He did 45x10, 65x10, 85x10, all real easy. Sure we could've gone higher, but I want to make sure his form is absolutely flawless first.
Well I'm not trying to sound like I know for sure but my core is pretty solid, deads are the only thing that I don't do on a regular basis. I feel that my legs and back and abs are all plenty strong, but your right I don't want to get hurt either. I'm not a newbie to heavy lifting so I feel that I have a fairly solid base already. I want to do 5x5 so I don't want to start to low and have it take forever to get to some real weight. What are some key elements to good form when deadlifting. I use a switch grip one hand supenated one pronated, I don't know what that's called. I stand with feet just past shoulder width apart and keep the bar very close if not touching my shins. Any other tips during the movement that increase power and minimize risk of injury. I do use a belt for deads but never for squats unless I max. Should I use a similar principal for deads and only belt up when maxing?
gettinlarger
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Lose the belt.
Hips down, head up, shoulders back. Pull back, not up.
Hips down, head up, shoulders back. Pull back, not up.
SofaGeorge
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slobberknocker said:
ditto. The 14 year old kid across the street asked me to teach him the lifts. He wants to buff up so he can play football. I spent two months with him just going through the movement for deads so his form was flawless.
football training just started for teh summer... and the coach started teaching the kids weight training. He started showing the kids deads... and my kid stopped him... corrected his form... and showed him how to do it right.
gettinlarger
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SofaGeorge said:
That's awesome!!
Well I did the deads as a regular part of my routine for the first time last night. I warmed up with 225 for 10 and then did 5x5 with 315. The 315 seemed like a perfect weight for me to start with. I think I'm really going to love doing the deads regularly, can't wait to max in a few months.
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