Good Deadlift at 180lbs?

**FullFatMilk** · 08-09-2010, 01:41 PM

I've only done deadlifts like 5 or 6 times (don't ask me why I never used to train properly), set a PR of 265lbs today, set of 8. For me this is good but I appreciate it's pretty weak, what would be a good kind of weight to be looking at for 180lber?

I didn't mean is this a good deadlift for 180lbs, I know it's not, I meant whats IS a good deadlift.

**mskillaz** · 08-09-2010, 01:45 PM

I'm 18, at 180 I can deadlift 315*8, and that's considered pretty mediocre. At 180, I'd say sets of 405 is considered good, certainly not elite, but good.

**imunninc** · 08-09-2010, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by FullFatMilk

I've only done deadlifts like 5 or 6 times (don't ask me why I never used to train properly), set a PR of 265lbs today, set of 8. For me this is good but I appreciate it's pretty weak, what would be a good kind of weight to be looking at for 180lber?

I feel like everyone will have their own opinion on this. Id say a deadlift 2xbodyweight for at least 8 is good. Your deadlift will go up in no time since you have just started doing them

**FullFatMilk** · 08-09-2010, 01:46 PM

Cheers man, yeah like I said don't really do them much, aiming for heavier though, going to see what my 1RM is next week.

**theculture** · 08-09-2010, 01:47 PM

265x8 and you've just started deads? Ehhh. im missing something

I've been doing deads for at least a solid year but i've plateued the past few months. yesterday i went light and did 200x10, then a couple sets of 225x7

My max is 265 x 5... I like to go slightly lighter now since my lower back has had really bad pain problems in the past. I think 8 reps is perfect for deads.

I remember when I was 160-165 I first did deadlifts, I could only lift 145lb a couple times. pretty sad lol

**talligator** · 08-09-2010, 01:48 PM

You've got 50 pounds on me in bodyweight, and less (i broke the PR in my sig) than 50 pounds on my deadlift

so...not really (no hate)

**bigguy19** · 08-09-2010, 01:49 PM

I'd say at least 405 for a max

**FullFatMilk** · 08-09-2010, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by talligator

You've got 50 pounds on me in bodyweight, and less (i broke the PR in my sig) than 50 pounds on my deadlift

so...not really (no hate)

Feelsbadmayne, nah don't care tbh like I said just started them properly.

I didn't mean is this a good deadlift for 180lbs, I know it's not, I meant whats IS a good deadlift.

**talligator** · 08-09-2010, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by FullFatMilk

Feelsbadmayne, nah don't care tbh like I said just started them properly.

I didn't mean is this a good deadlift for 180lbs, I know it's not, I meant whats IS a good deadlift.

oh ok, i read that 1.25(x bw) is average, 1.5 is decent, 2 is strong, 2.5 is really strong

so shoot for atleast 2

**FullFatMilk** · 08-09-2010, 02:07 PM

Okay cheers man, I'm going to try 280lbs next week see how I get on.

**imunninc** · 08-09-2010, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by FullFatMilk

Okay cheers man, I'm going to try 200lbs next week see how I get on.

a 200lb deadlift? i thought you do 265x8, im so lost haha

**Xzagguhrate** · 08-09-2010, 02:10 PM

My first time deadlifting last week I maxed at 160. Grip fails so ****ing fast

**JC7124** · 08-09-2010, 02:14 PM

http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLi...Standards.html

**Ka0s** · 08-09-2010, 02:19 PM

Ed Coan did 791 at 181lbs ... so anything above that is pretty good

**FullFatMilk** · 08-09-2010, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by imunninc

a 200lb deadlift? i thought you do 265x8, im so lost haha

I edited it, dunno why I put 200 lol meant to put 280 mate

**Bespetna** · 08-09-2010, 02:42 PM

Just do what you can and dont hurt your damn back in the process of goin super heavy.

**FullFatMilk** · 08-09-2010, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Bespetna

Just do what you can and dont hurt your damn back in the process of goin super heavy.

Possibly the best advice man thanks, I felt no pain (other than the good pain) today doing the PR. Don't use a belt either I hate them but I may get one when I get stronger.

**Connolly2** · 08-09-2010, 04:50 PM

My max is 180kg (396 lbs) and i've just starting a new deadlift programe so hopefully will get it to 200kg +. I normally deadlift about 2-3 times a year and each time my deadlift shoots way up by about 30kg. So OP don't worry that was pretty good for just starting and you will see the weight flying up in no time. Just make sure to get the technique PERFECT!!

**c_davies** · 08-09-2010, 05:15 PM

I am right under 180 and did 335 for 5...could have done 6 or 7

I've only been doing deadlifts seriously for a few months...

**PumpAndGrow** · 08-09-2010, 06:29 PM

http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLi...Standards.html

take it with a grain of salt I suppose

**JohnathanTa** · 08-09-2010, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by mskillaz

I'm 18, at 180 I can deadlift 315*8, and that's considered pretty mediocre. At 180, I'd say sets of 405 is considered good, certainly not elite, but good.

Recent 180lber here.
I DL 425.
Kbai

**KllTheKing** · 08-09-2010, 06:34 PM

Im up to 425 1rm right now, that was 2 weeks ago. I remember when I could barely get 365 for one, took a month off and it leaped into the 400's.

**jakestorm** · 08-09-2010, 06:38 PM

the max i can pull for a single set is 265x5.

And i weigh 151lbs morning, naked.

**PumpAndGrow** · 08-09-2010, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by jakestorm

the max i can pull for a single set is 265x5.

And i weigh 151lbs morning, naked.

thanks brah cause we all assumed you weighed yourself with a bee keeper outfit on

**MetallicaGTRST** · 08-09-2010, 06:44 PM

I'd say around 500 depending on height. Shorter = closer to 500. Taller = closer to 400.

**jakestorm** · 08-09-2010, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by PumpAndGrow

thanks brah cause we all assumed you weighed yourself with a bee keeper outfit on

hahahahaha well i know a few people who weigh themselves after supper :P w/ a pair of denim jeans and a sweater

**BabyMuscles** · 08-09-2010, 07:08 PM

I got a 405 max

**Jyku** · 10-25-2013, 06:12 PM

Now I ve been working out for 3 months so total NOOB here today I just DL for the first time in my life I dit it for like 30 min repping out light /medium/relative heavy you know trying to be cautious, before I tried to see how much can I DL for 1 RP so I hit 145KG or 315 Punds at BW 79 KG or 175 Pounds . So went one and did some research found this site and apparently I am somewhere a bit above Intermediate at a 1st attempt this is what I am talking about > www/dot/strstd/dot/com just put in your BW/sex and stats and you get some graphic on where you stand , what do you guys think is this site with stats legit can I be using this as guideline ?

**JessePTCooke** · 10-25-2013, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by FullFatMilk

I've only done deadlifts like 5 or 6 times (don't ask me why I never used to train properly), set a PR of 265lbs today, set of 8. For me this is good but I appreciate it's pretty weak, what would be a good kind of weight to be looking at for 180lber?

I didn't mean is this a good deadlift for 180lbs, I know it's not, I meant whats IS a good deadlift.

depends on height/weight ratio - for you being 180 @ 5'11 i believe that is pretty good considering

**randomthespian1993** · 10-25-2013, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by FullFatMilk

I've only done deadlifts like 5 or 6 times (don't ask me why I never used to train properly), set a PR of 265lbs today, set of 8. For me this is good but I appreciate it's pretty weak, what would be a good kind of weight to be looking at for 180lber?

I didn't mean is this a good deadlift for 180lbs, I know it's not, I meant whats IS a good deadlift.

I'm 20 & 170lbs, and have been deadlifting for the past 6 months. My 1RM is 430lbs. Try working your adductors (split squat lunges/side shuffles/etc) those helped me increase my gains.

Good luck man.

Jack

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