The Race to a Six-Plate Deadlift

This will take well over a year - perhaps years - but this log will show what dedication and hard work can do. This will be just like any other log, but will [i]only[/i] be about deadlifts.

Welcome to our journey.

The rules:
-If you deadlift, you post.
-If you think about deadlifting, you post.
-If you are planning an awesome PR, you bring a camera.
-If you fail a deadlift, you post.
-If you win, you don't really win. Keep posting.
-We will try to arrange for insane mod reps for winners.
-Monetary prizes can be discussed at a later point in time.
-For your six-plate deadlift, you may only use a belt, gloves and chalk. [b]NO STRAPS.[/b]
-Sumo deadlifts allowed.
-Since this contest includes people with varying deadlift strength, we will judge a winner in the "most progress" category, the "strongest" category, and the "relatively strongest" category (using the Wilk's Coefficient: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilks_Coefficient[/url]).

This image will be updated progressively:
[img]http://usera.imagecave.com/SgtDroopyButt/deadliftpr.png[/img]

[b][u]Starting PR's (5/30/10):[/u][/b]
_Jordo: 225
The4thMan: 230x3
-Lucifer: 300
matt297: 308
Basely: 375x2
Ironlife: 420
acm807: 425
Musicality: 425
400Lb Gorilla: 405x3
Scurn: 440
Jrahe: 450
Blizzard589: 465
Wick: 440x5
Justin-27: 500
vsvs: 500x3

Im Ironlife and i approve this thread.

DL thread?
FTW.

I got 500 last week.

Im with ya, 6 plates or bust.

Good luck to you bros. I'll be here, watching you guys pwn the weights.

My money is on Jrahe, by the way. That kid is a beast.

Thinking about deadlifts:

I pulled 425 on April 25, and I'm not sure it's gone up at all in the past month. Next Tuesday, I am going to give it my all again and see if I can pull 450 (a 6% increase).

This thing was 110% effort:

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In as a spectator

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i~Im only at 308

25 british pounds on the unkown contender justin

[QUOTE=matt297;497059411]In as a spectator

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i~Im only at 308

25 british pounds on the unkown contender justin[/QUOTE]

Just get in on it for fun!
I dont like the idea of buying stuff for each other, i think reps or mod reps would be more suitable.

Uh oh there's real money on this? Sounds like fun. Count me in. My last max was 465 lbs (hopefully I didn't lose that yet... it's been a month).

I'll probably deadlift very soon... I'll take a vid.

[QUOTE=Blizzard589;497089501]Uh oh there's real money on this? Sounds like fun. Count me in. My last max was 465 lbs (hopefully I didn't lose that yet... it's been a month).

I'll probably deadlift very soon... I'll take a vid.[/QUOTE]

Nice man, 465 is huge!

im glad to see im in on this competition without ever giving my own consent lmao

a few things:
1) sumos allowed?
2) Equipment wise- I suggest belt and chalk only no straps but its up to what everyone agrees upon.
3) Side competition for Trap Bar dead lift? it is a dead lift after all. Weight suggestions for the race with a TB dead? 7 plates?

whoever is in on this discuss these 3 matters por favor.

[QUOTE=Jrahe42;497110841]im glad to see im in on this competition without ever giving my own consent lmao

a few things:
1) sumos allowed?
2) Equipment wise- I suggest belt and chalk only no straps but its up to what everyone agrees upon.
3) Side competition for Trap Bar dead lift? it is a dead lift after all. Weight suggestions for the race with a TB dead? 7 plates?

whoever is in on this discuss these 3 matters por favor.[/QUOTE]

1) I guess so.
2) Belt and chalk only - no straps.
3) I say we keep it to straight bars.

[QUOTE=Ironlife;497066451]Just get in on it for fun!
I dont like the idea of buying stuff for each other, i think reps or mod reps would be more suitable.[/QUOTE]

Ok, i'll bring up the rear!

[QUOTE=Jrahe42;497110841]
a few things:
1) sumos allowed?
2) Equipment wise- I suggest belt and chalk only no straps but its up to what everyone agrees upon.
3) Side competition for Trap Bar dead lift? it is a dead lift after all. Weight suggestions for the race with a TB dead? 7 plates?

whoever is in on this discuss these 3 matters por favor.[/QUOTE]

1) No sumos. They weigh like 400lbs and wear nappies.
2) i only got chalk but im bringing up the rear so whateva
3) No access to trap bar

[QUOTE=matt297;497146011]1) No sumos. They weigh like 400lbs and wear nappies.[/QUOTE]

Need a vote.

I edited the rules a bit - let me know what you guys think and if I should add or remove anything.

1. optional sumos
2. no straps
3. straight bar deads only.

IN FOR 6 PLATE RACE!!!


[b]PR RIGHT NOW-425[/b]

brb adding a multi and heavy lifting.

[QUOTE=acm807;497149341]IN FOR 6 PLATE RACE!!!


[b]PR RIGHT NOW-425[/b]

brb adding a multi and heavy lifting.[/QUOTE]

Dude, you look like Matt Damon. Good luck!

matt and acm are in!

Im in!! Im at 230x3 currently right now. No vid though. I just love deadlifting and love progress! My dead 6 weeks ago was 165x3, so im seeing progress. I dont expect 6 plates per anytime soon but wut the heck!

[QUOTE=The4thMan;497165421]Im in!! Im at 230x3 currently right now. No vid though. I just love deadlifting and love progress! My dead 6 weeks ago was 165x3, so im seeing progress. I dont expect 6 plates per anytime soon but wut the heck![/QUOTE]

That will shoot up in no time. Look at the graph for my deadlifts on my bodyspace:

[b]Apr 28, 2010 425.0 lb (193.2 kg)[/b] 20.0 lb (9.1 kg) 4.9 %
Mar 4, 2010 405.0 lb (184.1 kg) 13.0 lb (5.9 kg) 3.3 %
[b]Dec 19, 2009 392.0 lb (178.2 kg)[/b] 7.0 lb (3.2 kg) 1.8 %
Nov 29, 2009 385.0 lb (175.0 kg) 10.0 lb (4.5 kg) 2.7 %
[b]Oct 19, 2009 375.0 lb (170.5 kg)[/b] 20.0 lb (9.1 kg) 5.6 %
Sep 20, 2009 355.0 lb (161.4 kg) 45.0 lb (20.5 kg) 14.5 %
[b]Aug 20, 2009 310.0 lb (140.9 kg)[/b] 0.0 lb (0.0 kg) 0.0 %
Aug 5, 2009 310.0 lb (140.9 kg) 0.0 lb (0.0 kg) 0.0 %
Jul 31, 2009 310.0 lb (140.9 kg) 80.0 lb (36.4 kg) 34.8 %
Jul 10, 2009 230.0 lb (104.5 kg)

To put it another way, my 1RM in August of '09 is my 12RM right now.

in on your thread nao. :D should be fun.

****er. If I had or was allowed to use chalk I'd be in on this =[ GL!

[QUOTE=phal;497183901]****er. If I had or was allowed to use chalk I'd be in on this =[ GL![/QUOTE]

You ARE allowed to use chalk, bro. Buy this thing: [url]http://www.rei.com/product/761250?preferredSku=7612500012&cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-datafeed-_-product-_-7612500012&mr:trackingCode=688F071B-81F9-DE11-BAE3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA[/url]

[QUOTE=musicality213;497184461]You ARE allowed to use chalk, bro. Buy this thing: [url]http://www.rei.com/product/761250?preferredSku=7612500012&cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-datafeed-_-product-_-7612500012&mr:trackingCode=688F071B-81F9-DE11-BAE3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA[/url][/QUOTE]

I should have re-worded my statement lol, I'll have to check if LA fitness allows chalk, but somehow I doubt it. :)

Im already in the other one but ok.
Best is 500x3 @ 180 (last week) conventional.

[QUOTE=phal;497184751]I should have re-worded my statement lol, I'll have to check if LA fitness allows chalk, but somehow I doubt it. :)[/QUOTE]

I'm signing up at an LA fitness when I get to Florida. The chalk sock is nice because it doesn't get all over the place. Just buy it and bring it and no one will comment.

as for the rule thing:

1. sumo- optional
2. chalk, and belt- no straps
3. straight bar

[QUOTE=400Lb Gorilla;497186341]as for the rule thing:

1. sumo- optional
2. chalk, and belt- no straps
3. straight bar[/QUOTE]

Fair enough. Not a huge fan of gloves, but I guess it's just as fair as chalk.

[QUOTE=musicality213;497187321]Fair enough. Not a huge fan of gloves, but I guess it's just as fair as chalk.[/QUOTE]

lol sorry i edited it. i think if need it i will get that chalk sock thing. havent had a good set of gloves since i melted my last pair in the dryer :D.

[QUOTE=400Lb Gorilla;497189021]lol sorry i edited it. i think if need it i will get that chalk sock thing. havent had a good set of gloves since i melted my last pair in the dryer :D.[/QUOTE]

I'm telling you, the thing is awesome. It doesn't leave any chalk on the ground, and at worst you get a cloud of chalk particles that require you told your breath.

[QUOTE=matt297;497059411]

25 british pounds on the unkown contender justin[/QUOTE]

Yess, thanks for the support. ;)

My 500 was raw mans raw. No belt, no gloves, no straps, double overhand hook grip, not even any chalk. First time I locked it out and the bar literally fell to the floor. Regrouped, and hit it 5 min later.

Gonna need some major grip work to hold six hundo though...that's for certain.

[QUOTE=vsvs;497184931]Im already in the other one but ok.
Best is 500x3 @ 180 (last week) conventional.[/QUOTE]

Damn man way to go!


As far as the rules, I agree so far, but the Sumo should compete against other sumo. The vast majority of big pullers use conventional around here (or so it seems).

I think chalk, belt and gloves (if you're a weenie) are fine. :D