Racing my brother to pull 500
I posted today's top set on ******** and ended up challenging my brother to race to 500. He's been lifting for years, is 6 ft tall, weighs 200 lbs, and is already at 475. But he's a hardgainer and uses himself as an example that even the scrawny kids can get jacked.
I'm only at 455 and much lighter but I've always had an easier time with strength. I think I've got a shot unless he's got it in him already just a taper away. We are both adults living in separate states. Nothing serious.
Should I focus on deadlift over squats and actually try to win? it's a fun way to push myself on one lift maybe. I usually do squats every 4 days (3 on one off legs/push/pull) and deadlift is every 8 days on pull day. I do RDL every other squat day. Deadlift is limited at lockout. Maybe trade one squat day for a deadlift form day or rack pulls to get some extra lockout work?