Just got my inzer forever lever belt. I know it benefits squats more but it's been awhile since I pushed my deadlift. Strength and energy levels are way up since I started bulking again so I figure I could give it a shot.
Was pulling 325-345lbs hook grip for reps while on my cut and it felt pretty light. Was thinking that instead of repping today on deadlifts I would do around 3 heavy singles working my way up from 345 to 405 if the previous sets went well. I've never maxed out on anything before so I'm wondering what should go through my mind while doing this? Thanks bros.
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01-23-2013, 02:08 PM #1
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Thinking of going for 4plate PR on deadlift. Scared.
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01-23-2013, 02:37 PM #2
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01-23-2013, 02:38 PM #4
When it comes to liftin heavy you need intensity, stop thinking of it as an insurmountable feat.
If I have a target rep of four in a set and really I am thinking to myself I can't do it and I've only got two in me then two is all I'll get maybe even one.
You'll get it, think of it as just light weight. Also make sure you rest up for it a dont pre exhaust yourself prior to lifting.R.I.P Zyzz
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01-23-2013, 02:58 PM #7
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Whenever I go for a new PR I always end up disappointed, regardless of whether I hit it or not. If I miss, then I'm disappointed because I missed. If I hit, then I always think I can get another rep thats just slightly heavier, to the point where I miss the rep, and get disappointed then even if I've already set a new PR
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01-23-2013, 03:02 PM #8
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01-23-2013, 06:03 PM #10
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DAMN... I wore myself out with front squats before hand. Did more on those than normal @ 185lbs 3x5.
315 even felt heavy on deadlift.
Tried 335... went up steady bar speed
Tried 365... locked out steady bar speed
Tried 405... Got about half way up my thighs, couldn't lock out, felt like passing out, and let go of the bar lmao
Everyone was phucking watching me when I went for 4 plate...
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01-23-2013, 10:22 PM #14
What are you scared of? You need to get comfortable with failing. I used to be scared as hell when maxing out my squats or going for that extra rep. Now I've found a comfortable way to dump the bar. Deadlifts are the least of your worries. Bench press still scare me even with a spotter because there's nothing stopping that bar from hitting you if you accidentally lose your grip.
What should go through your mind is the mental checklist for proper form. While at the same time imagining yourself picking up the weight.
How long of a break did you take between each attempt? How did you feel entering the gym. Were you more tired than usual, did you eat enough? During the lift did you try to raise your adrenaline levels beforehand via pump up routine?
Try remembering a speech from an epic sports or war movie. For me I play that song in the dark knight rises where bruce is climbing out of the pit. In my head I imagine the hundreds of prisoners chanting "rise rise rise".
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01-24-2013, 05:29 AM #16
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Next time don't squat first. Good job giving it a try. You'll get there.
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01-24-2013, 03:04 PM #17
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Yeah. I always start Wednesday with Front squats. Since I was going to attempt to max I should have started with the deadlifts while I was fresh. I was surprised I even pulled 405 up past my knees. Form probably wasn't perfect at that weight but I think I could have locked it out if it was the first thing I did.
I at least know what it feels like to attempt a DL and fail. It wasn't as bad as I anticipated.*Disregard Females Acquire Bagels crew*
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So much of lifting is mental and attitude. So what if you fail? I actually think failing on lifts is a good thing. If you don't fail on some lifts you are not pushing yourself enough.
You have to have mental toughness and attitude. I visualize a lot before my set, I go through the lift in my head and then get to the bar and give everything I got and I ain't letting go until I get that lift. That is the mentality that you have to have. Attack the weight, if you are scared before the lift you may be done before you start. Sure I get butterflies and anxiety but I am never "scared" of the weight.Free Agent
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01-25-2013, 07:36 AM #23
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I added 50lbs to my front squat that same day for 3x5. My CNS was fried before I was even done warming up on Deathlifts.
Will attempt again in 6 weeks and just continue progression. Might even pass 405 before then*Disregard Females Acquire Bagels crew*
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01-26-2013, 03:26 PM #24
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01-26-2013, 03:30 PM #25
I've always done deadlifts after squats, for training and maxing. But there isn't really a defined point when I went 100% into powerlifting and strength training. But I would say around a 225x2 squat and 365x1 deadlift. And now have a 463x1 competition squat and 515 gym deadlift. But there isn't a way to go back and do another training method to see how the outcome would change. So thinking about what ifs is irrelevant. All I know is, it works, so I will continue doing it.
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