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Hi,

I'm considering trying this approach to let me really focus on one lift on a given month, and possibly avoid plateauing by having this as a way of varying my workout over the year. Any pros...

Standard, sumo, or trap bar deadlifts, just watch your knee position. Wear neoprene sleeves on the knees, wear sweat pants to keep them warm.

Maybe a month, no special program just alternate deadlift and squat, and eat plenty to support your training. Low reps is harder on joints and gets you less circulation/pump, high rep maybe you get...

I like the idea, it makes sense, and I may try that!

I tried 5 reps for the warmups, and 10 reps for the last set. I had someone time me, and I only took 30 seconds, far from what the TUT theory suggests. The 10 rep set felt kind of iffy when coming...

I tried lifting for maximum poundage using 2 reps per set, I was fairly strong, but I lost muscle tissue. So, I am now taking a different approach. Several years back I was all about the 10 rep...

After doing some reading and pondering, I think I'll try 5 rep warm up sets, followed by my last set where I do 10 or as close as I can get to that. That won't have me fatigued, but it should...

Well, I'm just trying to do a set as heavy as possible that lasts between 40-70 seconds. That's the time under tension approach, isn't it?

I looked it over here: http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/how_to_build_pure_strength

It looks like a fine program for strength, but not for hypertrophy. ...

Well, if we want to toss around training concepts as to why I want to lift 400+ for 6-12 reps, say, I'm looking for time under tension@my maximum possible weight. Fwiw these poundages aren't new for...

Personally, I think phrasing the question in those terms relies on what I consider an emerging science. Put in basic terms, I want to lift as heavy as possible, with enough volume to stimulate a...

Is 2x5, or 3x3 going to give the same hypertrophy as 1x10 at 415 though?

I agree, and I've had my injuries, so I'm a stickler for form especially on deadlift. My thought is to put on sweats, stretch, do my warmup sets, and if my body tells me I'm near my limit during a 2...

Try heavier DB flat bench presses, and barbell OHP.

I agree, I might. It wouldn't wear me out to do the following as an alternative I think.

135x10
205x2
275x2
345x2
415x10 (or as many reps as I can get)

Alternatively,
DB bent over rows...

I get great hypertrophy from deadlifts and want to continue getting it, I just want to improve my approach.

I'm going for a set that is the maximum my body can do for a range of 6-12 reps. The goal is to prepare my body to lift this maximal weight for this rep range without wearing me out on the prior...

I'm considering trying something new, but not sure if it's reasonable:

Deadlift
4x2 (warming up to max weight for 10 rep set)
1x10 (max weight for 10 rep set)

This might look like:
135x2...

The salad dressing idea is a good one, that stuff goes well on everything! Thanks!

RE: Bulking
I'm a power lifter. We probably have different goals and approaches.

So far I have:

Heavy cream 3200 calories per quart
Avocado 275 calories each
Cream cheese 800 calories per cup
Sour cream 1600 calories/kg
Peanut butter 1500 calories/cup