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Deadlift training

  • 25-04-2007 2:53pm
    #1
    dexter101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭


    Hi Folks,

    Regarding deadlifting, at the moment I'm training with heavy weight (for me ~140kg) and low reps (6-8) to improve strength, for each rep I'm lifting the weight from dead i.e. leaving it down for ~0.5s and lifting, is this optimal? Should I lift the reps without leaving it down (someone told me this would
    keep stress on the back which is what I should be looking for)

    All comment welcome,
    D


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  • #2
    daveirl
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  • #3
    t-ha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,479 ✭✭✭t-ha


    I agree, set-up properly for each lift.


  • #4
    tribulus
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    Yeah (as in I agree with the others :) ), watch most people doing them for reps without stopping and you'll see it would be rare that reps 6-8 look like reps 1-3.

    There's also a tendency to "bounce" the weight at the bottom when fatigue sets in, common enough in benching too.


  • #5
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    No no no no no!! You're dead right to let it come down and rest at a dead stop.


    Bouncing reps is really going to do **** all for you and to be honest it's dangerous.

    8 reps seems like a lot to be doing too.


  • #6
    dexter101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭dexter101


    thanks, for the replies, lifting from dead seems sensible, one other question i have would be whether i should begin to use a belt for deadlift training with heavy weight and lo reps, if i use higher reps and lower weight I can manage fine, but my goal is to improve strength, would the belt take some of the advantage away from using heavier weight (if you know what i mean)

    Cheers,
    d


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  • #7
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    Using a tapered belt http://www.affordablesupplements.co.uk/images/gol/gg_4inchbeltleather.jpg will do very little for your strength and you're as well off leaving it, however using a power belt http://www.beccaswanson.com/images/Store%20Pics/Inzer%20Buckle%20Belt.jpg will give you a bit extra on the lift.

    If you contiune to do sets of 8 I see no reason why you'd need a belt. If you start to drop down into the 3-5 rep range then it might be an idea to get one.

    Having said that I've pulled max singles without a belt before as part of a training cycle and they've done me no harm.


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