Deadlift appreciation thread

[Laurapepperland]

I started deadlifting about 2 months ago, and have become instantly obsessed. I started a 3x5 workout on January 1st, and went from 40kg deadlift x5 to 70kg x5 in a month (I got 70kg today.)

I know it's not a significant weight to deadlift compared to some people, but I'm so proud of my progress and all I can think about is my next deadlift day, and I can't wait to see how much more I can pull!

I practise form around the house all day, and it's made me fall in love with powerlifting, srs

Anyway, I'd love to know everyone else's progress on here

[rhbrand]

Deadlifts are just about my favorite move ever!

[Laurapepperland]

Deadlifts are just about my favorite move ever!

I seriously can't get enough of them! It kills me that I can't deadlift again until Friday

[stephanielynn76]

I freakin' LOVE deadlifts. I do them every Saturday...

[kirsty501]

I'm loving the deadlifts too. I'm on Cycle 2/day 1 of All Pros routine. Deadlift went up to 67.5kg today. Thankfully I only had to do 8 reps lol. That bar was beginning to slip by the 6th rep.

[stephanielynn76]

I'm loving the deadlifts too. I'm on Cycle 2/day 1 of All Pros routine. Deadlift went up to 67.5kg today. Thankfully I only had to do 8 reps lol. That bar was beginning to slip by the 6th rep.

versa grips... you'll wonder how you ever did without them.

[lowedown]

versa grips... you'll wonder how you ever did without them.

I just love how much better my hammies look and feel already, after only about three weeks of seriously doing them. I do need to work on hand and forearm strength though because I can deadlift more weight than I can hold. Will definitely look at getting versas grip this week. Thank you!

[kirsty501]

versa grips... you'll wonder how you ever did without them.

Thanks so much for the tip. I'm going to search ebay now

[Hannah73Louise]

Ditto on the versa grips and deadlifts. I started back deadlifting about 10 weeks ago and could only do 60kg. Feel like the queen of the world today cause I got 90kg for one rep

[BubsNBean]

I <3 deadlifts

[Laurapepperland]

Ditto on the versa grips and deadlifts. I started back deadlifting about 10 weeks ago and could only do 60kg. Feel like the queen of the world today cause I got 90kg for one rep

Well done! Can't wait to get that! I'm trying for 75 next week for 5, not sure what my 1rm is though

[paiger0321]

Deadlift is the best lift in the world! I just hit 295 lbs for a 1RM Saturday

[KDelRio]

Love em! At 135 lbs right now goal is however much I could ever possibly handle

[Laurapepperland]

Deadlift is the best lift in the world! I just hit 295 lbs for a 1RM Saturday

That's amazing! Well done, I'm jealous!

[Laurapepperland]

Love em! At 135 lbs right now goal is however much I could ever possibly handle

You can do it! I just love knowing that I have week after week after week to get stronger! And even if I stall, I'll come back stronger next week and I'll eventually get it!

[CaliSun]

Question for the DL ladies:

is there a substantial difference between using a barbell v. a hex bar?

[beyond09]

I love deadlifts!!! I hit 225 on Saturday, pretty excited that I got two plates. My long term goal is three plates, so 315, my more short term goal is 255.

[meimonsta]

Best exercise everrr

Question for the DL ladies:

is there a substantial difference between using a barbell v. a hex bar?

I think the hex deadlift is easier to maneuver because the weight is on either side, so more of a straight up motion than an up and back motion. A little more quad vs back and posterior chain.

[Echo814]

I lurv me some deadlifts

[Laurapepperland]

Best exercise everrr



I think the hex deadlift is easier to maneuver because the weight is on either side, so more of a straight up motion than an up and back motion. A little more quad vs back and posterior chain.

Yeah, agreed with this. Never tried it, I always use a barbell, but I assumed it'd be more quads working when you pull And I guess it would be easier

[Laurapepperland]

I love deadlifts!!! I hit 225 on Saturday, pretty excited that I got two plates. My long term goal is three plates, so 315, my more short term goal is 255.

Amazing, keep it up! 2 plates it a long term goal for me right now!

[Hannah82]

Deadlift is def my fave and where I feel strongest but my hypermobility often becomes an issue when training for strength. Currently taking time off because of some sacoriliac joint issues.

[Botika]

Question for the DL ladies:

is there a substantial difference between using a barbell v. a hex bar?

IMHO the hex bar is more like a squat-deadlift rather than a deadlift. I didn't really like it TBH... I'd rather do squats and deadlifts separately!!

LOVE DEADLIFTS!!!

[Richy P]

How much does an American plate weigh? 90kg for 8 reps, 120kg for 2 and 130kg for 0.5 (almost one) so thinking 1RM got to be about 125kg which is about £275lbs - how many plates is that?

[Laurapepperland]

How much does an American plate weigh? 90kg for 8 reps, 120kg for 2 and 130kg for 0.5 (almost one) so thinking 1RM got to be about 125kg which is about £275lbs - how many plates is that?

Not sure if srs

[Botika]

How much does an American plate weigh? 90kg for 8 reps, 120kg for 2 and 130kg for 0.5 (almost one) so thinking 1RM got to be about 125kg which is about £275lbs - how many plates is that?

100kg = Standard Oly Bar + 2 (20kg) plates on each side.

[kimm4]

Dare I say it's about the only exercise I never do.

Have fun ladies

[Richy P]

100kg = Standard Oly Bar + 2 (20kg) plates on each side.

So 20kg qualifies as as 'plate' which would be about 44lbs?

[Richy P]

Not sure if srs

What's wrong with it?

[Squatticus]

So 20kg qualifies as as 'plate' which would be about 44lbs?

should be 44, but american plates weight 45lbs. love me some deads, pulling sumo and conventional now