The Race to a Six-Plate Deadlift

[Ironlife]

Music man, nice work talking to that guy/ its always very motivational talking to big strong guys.

Jrahe. That guy sounds very strong, but one day mah man we will pull over that im thinking 800+ for us man/

[wick]

Today's dead session for your viewing pleasure 195 felt pretty light actually! going for a PR next week, 200x5. Best is 4 at 200. Should get it this time !

[musicianman]

Music man, nice work talking to that guy/ its always very motivational talking to big strong guys.

Jrahe. That guy sounds very strong, but one day mah man we will pull over that im thinking 800+ for us man/

Wtf man? Not including me?

I'm all about training to be world class.

[Ironlife]

Wtf man? Not including me?

I'm all about training to be world class.

I thought that goes without saying? you will be at 850-900 with a few years training.

[matt297]

Strong stuff wick!

Looked easy

[phal]

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Today's dead session for your viewing pleasure 195 felt pretty light actually! going for a PR next week, 200x5. Best is 4 at 200. Should get it this time !

I'm no expert, and it might be the angle of the camera but it didn't look like you quite locked out on any of the lifts? Still strong though, gj.

[musicianman]

I thought that goes without saying? you will be at 850-900 with a few years training.

ruh roh, better get on teh roids

[Ironlife]

ruh roh, better get on teh roids

If training goes well for you and everything lines perfectly for you, what do you think would be your biggest deadlift?

[Blizzard589]

If training goes well for you and everything lines perfectly for you, what do you think would be your biggest deadlift?

I think if we all kept it up for another 10 yrs with perfect conditions we would be in the 750+ range. Factoring in injuries, life, family, etc...maybe 600+. That sounds reasonable right?

[musicianman]

If training goes well for you and everything lines perfectly for you, what do you think would be your biggest deadlift?

I believe I'm capable of 5 plates by the end of august, 550-575 by the end of next school year in May '11 (though 585 is my goal), and 675+ in the next three years or so.

I think I'll be doing 315x5x5 by the end of summer on squats, and hopefully 365x5x5 by the end of my next school year. 405x5x5 by the end of next summer if all goes as planned.

Benching: 225x3 currently, 225x5 by the end of summer, and 225x8 by the end of next school year.

Clean and press: 165x1 (no leg drive) by the end of summer, 185x1 by the end of the year, 200x1 by the end of the school year. 225x1 by the end of next summer.

[musicianman]

I think if we all kept it up for another 10 yrs with perfect conditions we would be in the 750+ range. Factoring in injuries, life, family, etc...maybe 600+. That sounds reasonable right?

I love how I've only ever seen two people deadlift over four plates in my lifetime, and one of them is me. It's so motivational, though on bodybuilding.com I feel like nothing and it certainly keeps my ego in check. In the end, it's just a competition against myself.

[Jrahe42]

800+. you guys are nuts lol ill be happy with 1 pound over 650 for my best dead lift. 700's would be amazing tho. 3.5x bw

[wick]

800+. you guys are nuts lol ill be happy with 1 pound over 650 for my best dead lift. 700's would be amazing tho. 3.5x bw

haha, yeah. I'll be happy when I hit 600, but my ultimate goal is 700+. anything less just isn't good enough. Few more years

I'm no expert, and it might be the angle of the camera but it didn't look like you quite locked out on any of the lifts? Still strong though, gj.

Pretty sure they're locked out. If you pause it when I've reached my full ROM at the top and look in the mirror at the back you can see me fully standing up. They're not exaggerated lock outs by any means.. Maybe I'll do the exaggerated lock outs from now on so there isn't any doubt Cheers anyway

Strong stuff wick!

Looked easy

Thanks mate, it did feel good!

[Ironlife]

I think if we all kept it up for another 10 yrs with perfect conditions we would be in the 750+ range. Factoring in injuries, life, family, etc...maybe 600+. That sounds reasonable right?

That sounds really plausible.

I believe I'm capable of 5 plates by the end of august, 550-575 by the end of next school year in May '11 (though 585 is my goal), and 675+ in the next three years or so.

I think I'll be doing 315x5x5 by the end of summer on squats, and hopefully 365x5x5 by the end of my next school year. 405x5x5 by the end of next summer if all goes as planned.

Benching: 225x3 currently, 225x5 by the end of summer, and 225x8 by the end of next school year.

Clean and press: 165x1 (no leg drive) by the end of summer, 185x1 by the end of the year, 200x1 by the end of the school year. 225x1 by the end of next summer.

Yeh good goals.

I love how I've only ever seen two people deadlift over four plates in my lifetime, and one of them is me. It's so motivational, though on bodybuilding.com I feel like nothing and it certainly keeps my ego in check. In the end, it's just a competition against myself.

Yeah lol this place demands you to lift heavy.

800+. you guys are nuts lol ill be happy with 1 pound over 650 for my best dead lift. 700's would be amazing tho. 3.5x bw

I recon youll get that within 3 years.

haha, yeah. I'll be happy when I hit 600, but my ultimate goal is 700+. anything less just isn't good enough. Few more years

I tend to agree.

[Jrahe42]

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I recon youll get that within 3 years.



I tend to agree.

tough to say. because i think i want to stay in the 198lb weight class. pulling 700+ @ 198 is pretty incredible to say the least.

[Ironlife]

tough to say. because i think i want to stay in the 198lb weight class. pulling 700+ @ 198 is pretty incredible to say the least.

Ohh mate, i dont know about that by doing that your whole training life you are imo limiting strength gains to a point.. If you were to gain another 20lbs you would notice a hugeeee increase in lifts. Especially if its functional bulk.

[Jrahe42]

Ohh mate, i dont know about that by doing that your whole training life you are imo limiting strength gains to a point.. If you were to gain another 20lbs you would notice a hugeeee increase in lifts. Especially if its functional bulk.

thats true but for now im sticking at 200lb area. who knows what the future holds. im sure ill bulk up to 220 at some point. have to conquer 200 first though

[Ironlife]

thats true but for now im sticking at 200lb area. who knows what the future holds. im sure ill bulk up to 220 at some point. have to conquer 200 first though

How much were you in that dips video? 199?

[vsvs]

bad week, i couldve got this..

[Ironlife]

bad week, i couldve got this..

555 off the ground man!! Nice son.
Just couldnt quite lock out.

[matt297]

bad week, i couldve got this..
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"fuckin retard. fuckin wifebeater." Lolz at the choice of motivational words. Hope this guy isnt your best man at your wedding.

Strong getting it up that far man. bar rolled at the start. that put you off any?

[Jrahe42]

How much were you in that dips video? 199?

around there. +145 is 73% of my BW

[Scurn]

i deadlifted 464 lbs today, with belt, no straps
next week, i'll try 475 lbs and hope to have a camera ready then.

[The4thMan]

On thursday i broke a PR again!

Deadlifts
135x5
185x3
225x3
265x3* PRM

[Blizzard589]

Well I haven't gotten to do any serious deadlifting in the past week or so but I had a couple monstrous squat PRs. First on Wednesday I changed up my form a little (to better emulate a PLer) and I squatted 365x5 when my previous 1RM was 385 (tested about a month or so ago). 365x5 felt hard. Could've gotten maybe 1 more... Then today I squatted 405x5. Last time I tried maxing I couldn't even get 395 once. F*cking savage. I have video evidence that I'll upload later.

bad week, i couldve got this..

Holy sh*t man, you had it!!! Get some db rows and rack pulls in and get back at it. I'm actually upset that you didn't get that. Next time you post a vid 555 needs to be locked out or negs. srs. (not srs).

i deadlifted 464 lbs today, with belt, no straps
next week, i'll try 475 lbs and hope to have a camera ready then.

Strong pull. We're about even...for now lol. Looking forward to vids.

On thursday i broke a PR again!

Deadlifts
135x5
185x3
225x3
265x3* PRM

Good job! Keep up the good work.

[grumble1]

vsvs, that was solid weight and really close! Your back was rounding on the way up, which kept you from being able to lock it out (those muscles do better at holding than moving). If you keep your back a little tighter during the pull, you'll have it for sure.

[vsvs]

555 off the ground man!! Nice son.
Just couldnt quite lock out.

"fuckin retard. fuckin wifebeater." Lolz at the choice of motivational words. Hope this guy isnt your best man at your wedding.

Strong getting it up that far man. bar rolled at the start. that put you off any?

thanks. no im quite used to these weird plates now, doesnt really bother me

i deadlifted 464 lbs today, with belt, no straps
next week, i'll try 475 lbs and hope to have a camera ready then.

better have a video

Then today I squatted 405x5. Last time I tried maxing I couldn't even get 395 once. F*cking savage. I have video evidence that I'll upload later.

Holy sh*t man, you had it!!! Get some db rows and rack pulls in and get back at it. I'm actually upset that you didn't get that. Next time you post a vid 555 needs to be locked out or negs. srs. (not srs)..

wow strong squat...
rack pulls are around 425x10 and db rows im using 105 for 80+ total reps..
should be a form issue actually
feels bad man, i was upset too. cussed out at the top of my lungs and freaked everyone out

vsvs, that was solid weight and really close! Your back was rounding on the way up, which kept you from being able to lock it out (those muscles do better at holding than moving). If you keep your back a little tighter during the pull, you'll have it for sure.

good point i dont really focus on tightening my back..fffuuuuu

[musicianman]

Ohh mate, i dont know about that by doing that your whole training life you are imo limiting strength gains to a point.. If you were to gain another 20lbs you would notice a hugeeee increase in lifts. Especially if its functional bulk.

My bulks are soooo slow, especially now. I've decided to never let myself lose my abs again, and to Calorie cycle to the max since it is an INCREDIBLE way of staying lean while gaining muscle mass. I lost a few pounds this summer and I'm much leaner than when I started, yet my lifts are up and I've definitely gained muscle mass.

Vsvs, so close!!! You had that.

Well I haven't gotten to do any serious deadlifting in the past week or so but I had a couple monstrous squat PRs. First on Wednesday I changed up my form a little (to better emulate a PLer) and I squatted 365x5 when my previous 1RM was 385 (tested about a month or so ago). 365x5 felt hard. Could've gotten maybe 1 more... Then today I squatted 405x5. Last time I tried maxing I couldn't even get 395 once. F*cking savage. I have video evidence that I'll upload later.

Hopefully I'll rep out a few 315s on Thursday! Reading that motivated me.

[Blizzard589]

wow strong squat...
rack pulls are around 425x10 and db rows im using 105 for 80+ total reps..
should be a form issue actually
feels bad man, i was upset too. cussed out at the top of my lungs and freaked everyone out

Thanks, man.

Monstrous lifts. Shouldn't rack pulls be higher than DLs? I can rack pull my max DL a few times. I guess it depends where you put the pins though... Lol at the cussing. I've done that before. You'll get it next time for sure, man.

Hopefully I'll rep out a few 315s on Thursday! Reading that motivated me.

You got it, man. Glad I could offer some motivation.

[The Shoeless Wonder]

wow, you guys are pulling some serious weights. i maxed with 435 last week, with some ramping tho. i doubt I'll ever get to 6 plates, but I would really like to hit 5