I get nervous going heavy w/ deads. Too old and had too many injuries! Most I ever rep is 345, bumped it up last back day and pulled 365 easily. I'm gonna work up to 405 over the next month or so, but am pleased so far. I have grip issues, (skinny hands) and am only 195ish at just over 6'. Funny though, I train at a local gym, and a Golds. In the past year I've seen maybe a handfull of guys doing deads.