update for me: recently pulled 385lbs @ 175. Good or just average? I'm not really a heavy lifter or bodybuilder, mainly training for strength gains. Any experienced DLer's got advice about reps and weight I should be doing. I pull heavy once a week and on this day I do some upperbody lifts: bench, push press, decline etc. Should I go for higher max on dl or should I pull 225 for 20-25 reps. what is better for power and athletic performance.