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 Reps for Deadlifts?
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Novice 
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Hey guys, what # of sets and reps do you find work best for deadlifts? I've currently been doing 3 x 10 but thinking about trying about 5 x 5 and using heavier weight ------------------     | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
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All you need is one good hard set to failure with a weight heavy enough for u to get into the 6-12 rep range generally speaking. Thats really all you need to stimulate growth; scientific studies have proven. If u keep adding sets, the extra work will cut into your recovery from the initial set. I know cuz been there done that. I did one set of deads just this morning and was able to crank out 14 reps w/315. Next couple of weeks I'll add more weight to get closer to the twelve rep range WHEN I'M FULLY RECOVERED. Stay pumped bro. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 527 |
I like lower reps for mine. My current deadlift workout is at the end of back day (takes too much out of me to do it first). I do 5 sets after warm-ups shooting for 8,7,5,4 and 15 reps. These are goals and if I reach that target rep for that set, the weight goes up for my next workout. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 73 |
i like to keep my reps on the low side when i deadlift like this 5-4-3-2-1-1 increasing weight each set. i only deadlift once a week. good luck with your training | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 336 |
I like 6-8 reps, 4 sets. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 137 |
I like to change my reps, but right now I'm using very low reps. I warm up for three sets and then to 2 heavy work sets with the same weight. I shoot for 3-4 reps on the first set and as many as I have left in me (usually 2) on the next set. I also like to do deads in the 6-8 rep range, but don't like to go with higher reps. Squats I will some times go up to 20-25 reps for a change of pace. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 268 |
BUMP! ------------------  | ||
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look at my "wanna get the pump of a liftime" thread. best of 2 worlds ------------------ | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 340 |
THANKS FOR INFO... I ONLY USE 3 SETS, DEADLIFT WHEN I DO LEGS, REPS ARE 5 TO 12, INCREASING EACH SET. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 403 |
I myself like to keep the reps at 8 or under..and my reasoning is that with deads as you get tired...you lose your form therefore inviting injury...so I keep it under 8..just my thoughts.. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 204 |
No kidding...try doing 5-6 sets of 10 reps with a decent weight. Wait 60-90 secs between sets. Did this with 300lbs a year ago and puked outside, laying in the middle of the snow in a tank top and shorts. Thought that I was gonna die. Could only do this for a few weeks just for a shock. B True | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 66 |
I do two sets, very heavy, for about six reps, then do an all out set of 20 reps. Thats all I need to make me pukin'. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 80 |
this is one old thread. I was like hey when I saw my old name before the crash then I saw the date. ------------------ |
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posted September 04, 2000 02:33 PM
