lift imbalances

[dnixon]

posted a thread a bit ago but it was closed for being a typical new to this type thread and I was told tobreas the others. Fair play.

Ive read them and I have a specific question now.

My lifts

Deadlift 380 lbs (5rm) no straps or chalk
Squat 220lbs (5rm)
Bench 150 lbs (8rm)
Overhead press 100 lbs (5rm)

Only really dead lifted consistently. With those lifts very imbalanced (eg crappy bench) which type of routine would I benefit the most from? I dont wanna waste any time.

Cheers

[isaku900]

i don't see any real imbalances.

you're comparing an 8rm to a 5rm, when you should be comparing actual maxes...i.e. one rep.

they're not supposed to all be equal, generally your deadlift will be ahead of your squat by anywhere from 50-150lbs, and your squat will be more than your bench.

[dnixon]

Thats good to know then man, thanks. I only know 8rm because of crappy splits. I need to go to the gym and get 1rm for all lifts. This sounds a daft question, do they actually have to be 1rm? Concerned about going for max on bench with no spotters. Could I get a 3rm and determine 1rm?

Once I have closer maxes, I was thinking of getting on a pre done programme rather than a crappy one. I read starting strength a year ago to learn how to squat properly. Would SS be best for this stage in mynlifting career?

I am honestly grateful for any advice

[isaku900]

a 3rm is better than nothing, but getting a spotter and finding a true max can be beneficial.

if you do Starting strength you need to follow the program exactly. it wouldn't be a bad idea to follow it, or something similar.

[phrali]

Concerned about going for max on bench with no spotters.

bench in a power rack with the safeties set. i personally trust the power rack more than spotters.

[dnixon]

Thanks for the advice guys. Ill go for 1rm in a power rack. Cheers forbthe advice guys. Measly reps!

[tom11]

posted a thread a bit ago but it was closed for being a typical new to this type thread and I was told tobreas the others. Fair play.

Ive read them and I have a specific question now.

My lifts

Deadlift 380 lbs (5rm) no straps or chalk
Squat 220lbs (5rm)
Bench 150 lbs (8rm)
Overhead press 100 lbs (5rm)

Only really dead lifted consistently. With those lifts very imbalanced (eg crappy bench) which type of routine would I benefit the most from? I dont wanna waste any time.

Cheers

Starting strength is pretty good. Also make sure you try to improve your form on your big three and train your back and triceps. You will be good to go if you do them.

[NorthStrong]

Yeah just follow any good program and instead of thinking that you have a ****ty squat and bench in relation to your deadlift, think that you have a good deadlift in comparison to your squat and bench! Haha. My deadlift is not that far ahead of my squat, but my bench is quite poor. Time under the bar will fix all of this though.