Deadlift 500 for 8 Reps at 200 pounds

[Domf3]

I haven't done a high rep set in the while. I've been feeling pretty good so I figured why not see how 500 moves. I managed 8 reps before my grip gave out. Next time I'll pull mixed grip and go for 10. I'm starting a new training cycle and the goal is to pull in the 600's at 200 pound bodyweight.

Go to my channel at Dominic DNO to see the lift. I don't have enough posts to link the video yet.

[TomMutaffis]

Pulls looked pretty solid. Since you are using straps you should not have to go mixed grip - may just need to wrap them more tightly or crank them around the bar a couple of times. You could also get some chalk and chalk up the wraps at home (this will help, even if the gym does not allow chalk).

Here is an embedded link to save others from having to go to YouTube and search:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1OeTb-mVKM

**Note: There is a 'videos' sub-section for the Powerlifting & Strongman section - that is usually the best place to post training videos (or in a training log), unless something is world-level in which case the main forum may be more appropriate.

[Domf3]

Thanks for the information! Next time I post I'll go to the videos sub section. I've been meaning to purchase chalk. Any suggestions for which product to get or where to purchase?

[scotpak1979]

also just wanted to point out that your grip should not be giving out when using straps. No chalk should be required, u just gotta make sure u have used them the correct way.

check out 5.54 of this vid as you may not be wrapping right! Good lifting by the way!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwUJOAuYGn8

[Anthony21]

Thanks for the information! Next time I post I'll go to the videos sub section. I've been meaning to purchase chalk. Any suggestions for which product to get or where to purchase?

Just get basic gym chalk man (magnesium carbonate). There isn't no special magical chalk that's better than the other. If your gym doesn't allow chalk just get some liquid chalk which doesn't make much of a mess.

[TomMutaffis]

Thanks for the information! Next time I post I'll go to the videos sub section. I've been meaning to purchase chalk. Any suggestions for which product to get or where to purchase?

If you only need a little bit of chalk then I would go to REI if you have one that is local. If not you can typically find gym chalk at Dicks Sporting Goods, or could always just order off Amazon. There won't be much difference between brands - but I would stay away from the 'liquid chalk' if you want to use it to chalk straps.

Also, as other suggested it could be that you are not getting the straps cranked down properly. Might want to watch a couple of videos on wrapping straps to get some tips.

Keep up the good work - 3X bodyweight is a huge achievement and it looks like you are getting close.

[Domf3]

Thanks for all the replies. I'm going to work on wrapping and get some chalk. I don't know when I'll hit another high rep set. I'd like to pull 600 in 6 weeks so it'll probably be a while.