The Race to a Six-Plate Deadlift

[musicianman]

I moved my journal to the powerlifting section, so I'm not sure if subscribers got kicked off.

It's now here: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=124257001

Anyhow...

Meet results:

Deadlift:

435x1
Beltless. NY state age/weight record +5 pounds.

485x0
Screwed this up. It came off the ground, but my form was off. Dropped it. The problem was mainly breathing, and not doing my first lift or warmup sets with a belt. When I put the belt on for this set, I wasn't mentally prepared.

485x1
Flew up like nothing. Super light. NY state age/weight record +55 lb.

501.6x0
Got up to my knees. Really disappointed in this one, for a few reasons. First of all, the first 485x0 attempt took a bit out of me. Secondly, I gripped higher than I usually do and didn't keep the weight on my fingers. By holding it on my palms, I had an extra inch or so deficit. I have a feeling that it would've made it all the way had I gripped like I usually do. Oh well.

The federation I competed in:
http://www.rawpowerlifting.com/

[UofACATS]

Aww f*ck YEAH!!!!!!!


Congratulations musicianman, that's just awesome

[musicianman]

Aww f*ck YEAH!!!!!!!


Congratulations musicianman, that's just awesome

Thanks mate!!! Video is up.

[The Shoeless Wonder]

gjmm. i might make a gif of you picking up 500 lol. ahhhhh

[musicianman]

gjmm. i might make a gif of you picking up 500 lol. ahhhhh

I'm doing that right now.

[MWheatley]

I'm doing that right now.

lol good call shoeless

that video is awesome man, that is some insane pulling. congrats.

[musicianman]

lol good call shoeless

that video is awesome man, that is some insane pulling. congrats.

Thank you man!!! Still bummed about the 502 but it's no big deal. Check out my log if you get a chance. There's more detail and maybe you can give me some input.

[-Lucifer]

Congrats, Musicboy. Very well done. Something tells me you're on your way to become a local star.

I gripped higher than I usually do and didn't keep the weight on my fingers. By holding it on my palms, I had an extra inch or so deficit.

Very good point. I'd have never thought of that.

[wick]

Nice work musicman. BL about the 502

[musicianman]

Congrats, Musicboy. Very well done. Something tells me you're on your way to become a local star.

Very good point. I'd have never thought of that.

National would be nice! Maybe if powerlifting goes well over the next few years, I'll switch my gears for olympic lifting and aim for something amazing by the time I'm in my mid-20s.

The grip really is a big difference when 1% or 2% at that weight is absolutely game-breaking. Those flat deadlift slippers help immensely.

Nice work musicman. BL about the 502

Should've had it! You're still repping my max for 5, lol.

[-Lucifer]

National would be nice! Maybe if powerlifting goes well over the next few years, I'll switch my gears for olympic lifting and aim for something amazing by the time I'm in my mid-20s.

Ever wonder where you'd be, if you had started lifting early, at the age of 12?

[shane14]

took a video today.. tried to work my way up to 455.. but i failed the lift.. so heres 405 for a single.. later this week ill go for 420.. most i can do with 405 was 6 reps last week.


really gonna try and drop my ass down more next time after watching it on video..

[The Shoeless Wonder]

yeah, you really got to get your hips down, looks like you are doing sldls. also, idk if its the angle or whatnot, but your grip seems uneven

[shane14]

yeah, you really got to get your hips down, looks like you are doing sldls. also, idk if its the angle or whatnot, but your grip seems uneven

any tip to help keep my hips down.. it just seem as soon as i go to lift they pop right back up.. and the grip thing is just the camera angle.

[The Shoeless Wonder]

keep your head up and look forward, also drive through your heels.

[wick]

Did 485x5 again this week as last week my form went to sh!t on my last two reps. Definitely felt easier this time so next week I'll be going for 490x5

[matt297]

Damn I need to catch up on this thread. And get back to deadlifting. Music man, congratulations. You did awesome and shattered the record. Will watch urs and wix videos later.

EDIT: watched. Good job Dre! Wick great pulling. Shane, that was a solid 405. GJ gentlemen.

[tunagoat]

Finally back at it.. Been sick for over two weeks.. Feels bad man.. Lost over 8 pound because I couldnt keep food down..

So first day back I WANT to Deadlift.. Everything feels so damn heave today to.. But pushed through and worked the hardest I ever have.. Sweating and getting a little light headed on my last single/and last two sets.. Almost didnt get number 10 up and sumbled on number 8 taking 2 steps back - kinda scared me LOL

Ended up with

135 x 5
225 x 5
315 x singles(10) OMG this was ao flipping hard. By 4 I wanted to stop LOL
225 x 5
135 x 10

Had to do my sets in the corner .. Grabed a spare bar and went to town since our racks were full of people doing who knows what but they really didnt need to be there for whatever they where doing.. ? end rant

Today I worked
Flat Bench
Pullups wide 10/5/5/5/5/5
Seated row
Seated cable fly
Seated cable lat pull downs
Deadlifts

Tomorrow - Legs/shoulders woot woot.. Cant wait.. So happy to be back at it.

Ben

[UofACATS]

Hello gents.

sad story you can skip: I know I've been AWOL. Long story short I was in a car accident 1.5 years ago and keep re-injuring my neck. So, I've been out of the gym for awhile. I was not able to do much, let alone toss around some weights. sad story you can skip over.


I hit the gym again today, and I'm pleased to announce I have a new PR.

135x5
225x5
275x1
315x5 - planned to stop here, didn't bring camera
335x1
365x1 - previous pr
385x1 - PR


Also did: Rows, static holds and (gasp) biceps haha..

405 YOU ARE MINE

[tunagoat]

Hello gents.

sad story you can skip: I know I've been AWOL. Long story short I was in a car accident 1.5 years ago and keep re-injuring my neck. So, I've been out of the gym for awhile. I was not able to do much, let alone toss around some weights. sad story you can skip over.


I hit the gym again today, and I'm pleased to announce I have a new PR.

135x5
225x5
275x1
315x5 - planned to stop here, didn't bring camera
335x1
365x1 - previous pr
385x1 - PR


Also did: Rows, static holds and (gasp) biceps haha..

405 YOU ARE MINE

Didnt I read somewhere that you were going in for surgery or something..

Anyway congrats man.. Must feel great after being out for a bit

[UofACATS]

Didnt I read somewhere that you were going in for surgery or something..

Anyway congrats man.. Must feel great after being out for a bit

that's put on hold financially. Feels fantastic and surprising. My hands are ripped up good though

We're kinda in the same situation being out for so long. I was reading your post thinking "you're reading my mind."

[tunagoat]

that's put on hold financially. Feels fantastic and surprising. My hands are ripped up good though

We're kinda in the same situation being out for so long. I was reading your post thinking "you're reading my mind."

Ya it sucked bad.. Missed the gym but 1) I could barely make it through the day -- 2) cant get everyone else sick.. But I would come on here, read and would wish I was at the gym

[king_james15]

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post552163093

[shane14]

first ever attempt at 420 today, went up pretty fastt

[vsvs]

nice pull music, i am surprised the record was so low. i got my 500 when i was still 17, wish i had competed then, FFFFFUuuuuuuuuu

anyways last time i deadlifted for a workout was aug 12, deloaded on aug 22.
had some srs adrenal fatigue, i couldnt even pull 545 that week.
started smolov 3 weeks ago, im on the switching phase next week.

nothing but squats squats squats. might be testing deadlift this week to see where its at.
completed all of these, im on week 4 now (rest), not shown in the pic.

[vsvs]

playlist URL for smolov base meso:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_lis...1128D58A28B807

[Blizzard589]

I was wondering where you went to vsvs. The Smolov bug seems to be goin around lol. Me and music just started it last week.

Did you use your actual max? How was the base cycle in terms of difficulty? Any tips?

[WSumner]

first ever attempt at 420 today, went up pretty fastt

i would bust a hernia if i ever tried that.

[vsvs]

I was wondering where you went to vsvs. The Smolov bug seems to be goin around lol. Me and music just started it last week.

Did you use your actual max? How was the base cycle in terms of difficulty? Any tips?

lol cool nah i been wanting to do it for the last year just waiting for the right time
my best squat was 350 a year ago. got 315x1, then failed 335 by a little. est max was 330 from previous squats a month ago. i used 320
walking was ****ing hell the first week, but then after that everything was back to normal
it only gets harder lol. i used knee sleeves; put them on as soon as i started warming up. would use elbow sleeves too if i had some cuz elbow was killing me. lots of ppl have this. i upped the fish oil and took a joint support pill but still o_O

[Ironlife]

lol cool nah i been wanting to do it for the last year just waiting for the right time
my best squat was 350 a year ago. got 315x1, then failed 335 by a little. est max was 330 from previous squats a month ago. i used 320
walking was ****ing hell the first week, but then after that everything was back to normal
it only gets harder lol. i used knee sleeves; put them on as soon as i started warming up. would use elbow sleeves too if i had some cuz elbow was killing me. lots of ppl have this. i upped the fish oil and took a joint support pill but still o_O

Im starting it after my smolov bench jr 3 week program, so in about 4 weeks ill start the big 12 week one!

Take off 10-15 lb off your 1RM on squats i heard, gets you through the routine.