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Dioufy wrote:I am a pussy in comparison but am going for a one rep max of 150kgs tomorrow.

My previous best of 144kgs still stands.

I am 73kgs, so desperate to get x2 bodyweight.

Failure.

Will micro load from now on.

Bumping this topic up.

I noticed Smolov was mentioned. That is the program I'm using, but with some small tweaks. I'm using the Smolov squat routine, but tailored it for deadlift AND bench. Trust me, it is the BEST program I've ever used. Four weeks ago I hit 420 on the deadlift and 350 on the bench. Weighed about 205 at the time, but I'm up to 220 now. I have to eat a TON to put up with all the volume of training I'm doing. Goals for 2012 is to bump my DL up over 500, and bench 405.

If you're considering trying Smolov, DO IT!!

Was doing my normal set of 5 today and got 140kg's up no trouble at all. Gave 160kg's a shot just to see if I could lift it, managed 3 reps. No idea what my 1rm is but 160kg's is the most I've ever tried.

punchoutsb wrote:Bumping this topic up.

I noticed Smolov was mentioned. That is the program I'm using, but with some small tweaks. I'm using the Smolov squat routine, but tailored it for deadlift AND bench. Trust me, it is the BEST program I've ever used. Four weeks ago I hit 420 on the deadlift and 350 on the bench. Weighed about 205 at the time, but I'm up to 220 now. I have to eat a TON to put up with all the volume of training I'm doing. Goals for 2012 is to bump my DL up over 500, and bench 405.

If you're considering trying Smolov, DO IT!!

Smolov jr training definitely helped out with my deadlifting, im lifting 220kgs(485 lbs) comfortably now.

Id recommend it to anyone! It dosnt have to be only deadlifts either, it could be for any exercise you are looking to improve.

Deadendgeneration wrote:Was doing my normal set of 5 today and got 140kg's up no trouble at all. Gave 160kg's a shot just to see if I could lift it, managed 3 reps. No idea what my 1rm is but 160kg's is the most I've ever tried.

Give it a go mate, let me know how you go with your 1 rep MAX. Work yourself up though, low reps with heavy weight.

Still though, 160kgs is pretty good, i remember struggling with that only last year.

'Frilla wrote:

Deadendgeneration wrote:Was doing my normal set of 5 today and got 140kg's up no trouble at all. Gave 160kg's a shot just to see if I could lift it, managed 3 reps. No idea what my 1rm is but 160kg's is the most I've ever tried.

Give it a go mate, let me know how you go with your 1 rep MAX. Work yourself up though, low reps with heavy weight.

Still though, 160kgs is pretty good, i remember struggling with that only last year.

Thanks for the encouragement, I've only been lifting since September, though I took a month off at Christmas/New Years as well. How would you advise working up to a 1rp?

Look up the Smolov jr training mate, it really does help if you're serious about lifting heavy. If not then just try this and Keep doing heavy lifts. This is leading up to your 1rm.

During your next deadlift session, do a warm up set. Then do 6 sets of 6 reps. That will be it for that day.

The next session must be a little heavier, so do 4 sets of 4reps after a warm up. That will be it for that day.

Then youre next session should be your 1rm session. I used to do a warm up with say 150kgs for 3 reps. 190kgs for one or two. Then wack on my 220kgs for one. That would be it for the day. Then come back the next few days and try to add more on your MAX LIFT. Its all mental mate, you'd be surprised at what you can lift if you only add a bit every session.

'Frilla wrote:Look up the Smolov jr training mate, it really does help if you're serious about lifting heavy. If not then just try this and Keep doing heavy lifts. This is leading up to your 1rm.

During your next deadlift session, do a warm up set. Then do 6 sets of 6 reps. That will be it for that day.

The next session must be a little heavier, so do 4 sets of 4reps after a warm up. That will be it for that day.

Then youre next session should be your 1rm session. I used to do a warm up with say 150kgs for 3 reps. 190kgs for one or two. Then wack on my 220kgs for one. That would be it for the day. Then come back the next few days and try to add more on your MAX LIFT. Its all mental mate, you'd be surprised at what you can lift if you only add a bit every session.

I had a quick look at Smolov and it suggested it's more for intermediate lifters, as I've only been doing it for a few months I figured I'd leave off until I start to stall a bit. Been adding 5kg's per week to my deadlift and have only stalled when there have other factors at play, E.g lack of sleep or poor pre gym nutrition. I generally do 1 set of 5 on the deadlift as suggested in starting strength, having built up to that with warm-up sets.

black panther wrote:I weigh about 68kg and I've just started doing deadlifts today. I started just with the bar just to get a feel for the technique then worked upto 70kg. I think I could have done 80kg but since it's my first go I didn't want to push it too much until my form is good. Do you guys wear belts at all?

Did 6 reps 100kg this week. Moving on up

I way 65kg so I'll be happy if I can do 6 reps of double my bodyweight.

I got 180kg's up for 1 rep. Got 185 up to about my knees but just couldn't get it the rest of the way. Still assuming I don't lose strength then 180kg's should be twice my body weight in a couple of weeks.

Deadendgeneration wrote:I got 180kg's up for 1 rep. Got 185 up to about my knees but just couldn't get it the rest of the way. Still assuming I don't lose strength then 180kg's should be twice my body weight in a couple of weeks.

Nice mate, nice!

My 5rm is up to 140kg (and I'm now weighing 70) so got to double bodyweight finally... don't know what my 1 and 3 rep maxes are at the moment. Will try them next time I deadlift, if it doesn't interfere with training for that day. Have pulled 155kg for 3 off a 6inch rack.

Still definately want 200kg off the floor by year end

EddieShredder wrote:My 5rm is up to 140kg (and I'm now weighing 70) so got to double bodyweight finally... don't know what my 1 and 3 rep maxes are at the moment. Will try them next time I deadlift, if it doesn't interfere with training for that day. Have pulled 155kg for 3 off a 6inch rack.

Still definately want 200kg off the floor by year end

Nice work Edd. I'm hoping to get my 1rm to 5reps by the end of the year.

Up to 250kgs now, really want to hit 273...

Marlin wrote:Up to 250kgs now, really want to hit 273...

Why 273? You weigh 91kg's? I've started training more for hypertrophy lately, setting 8-12 rather than the usual 5. Can't believe how hard I find deadlift sets. Starting Strength suggests 1x5 on the deadlift, so then going to 3x10 has proved very very hard.

Its exactly 600lbs, and no Marlin is not 91kgs.

I guessed he was a bit bigger than that, but that would have been 3x's bodyweight, hence making that guess. How big a lad is he?

He is a big fella, haha.

600lbs is considered a decent deadlift so I'd love to hit that.

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Marlin wrote:He is a big fella, haha.

600lbs is considered a decent deadlift so I'd love to hit that.

Yeah 550 is considered shit. Pussy. D

150 kg @ 81 kg bodyweight. Throwing it down like a legend.

TooMuch wrote:150 kg @ 81 kg bodyweight. Throwing it down like a legend.

Thats a good lift mate.

'Frilla wrote:

TooMuch wrote:150 kg @ 81 kg bodyweight. Throwing it down like a legend.

Thats a good lift mate.

Thanks, man. Your not bad too 8)
Actually, I did 155 kg today