Deadlift tips and tricks

[BigDaddyV]

Hey guys my deadlift is stalled at 4 plates right now. Deadlift has always been my weak point and I’m wondering if you guys have any tips or tricks you do to slowly increase your deadlift. I was considering just adding 1 pound to each side every time I deadlift. I’m sure this method will be effective but if you got anything else to help me out id appreciate it! Thank you!

 

[Demondosage]

Don't deadlift to failure every week. Go every other week, it's too damn hard on nervous system recovery

 

[BigDaddyV]

Don't deadlift to failure every week. Go every other week, it's too damn hard on nervous system recovery

You would think I’d have considered that, good idea man!

 

[shawn2551]

Please post a video. I love deadlifts, and could give you some pointers, but it doesnt help without seeing what it looks like. Your form could be utter garbage, which literally stops the progression.

 

[BigDaddyV]

Please post a video. I love deadlifts, and could give you some pointers, but it doesnt help without seeing what it looks like. Your form could be utter garbage, which literally stops the progression.

This could very well be the case. I’ll take a video tomorrow I did deadlifts today but I’ll go pretty close to my current max so you can see my form. Will post on the morning

 

[shawn2551]

This could very well be the case. I’ll take a video tomorrow I did deadlifts today but I’ll go pretty close to my current max so you can see my form. Will post on the morning

Dont do that. Do 70-75% of your 1RM for a triple. Dont do "touch-and-go" reps. Do a complete stop reset and pull. Do that 3 reps and I'm sure we can get you started on some things to workon

 

[BigDaddyV]

Dont do that. Do 70-75% of your 1RM for a triple. Dont do "touch-and-go" reps. Do a complete stop reset and pull. Do that 3 reps and I'm sure we can get you started on some things to workon

Got it!

 

[shawn2551]

Got it!

Deadlifts have basic mechanics, but are highly personal to each individual lifter based of their general body mechanics..make sure to take a side angle. Directly from the side. High enough were I can see your shins and feet. And one to the side angle towards the front looking back. If that makes sense

 

[BigDaddyV]

Deadlifts have basic mechanics, but are highly personal to each individual lifter based of their general body mechanics..make sure to take a side angle. Directly from the side. High enough were I can see your shins and feet. And one to the side angle towards the front looking back. If that makes sense

I think it does. I get the first one forsure but for the second shot you’re basically saying get it diagonal from the front?

 

[shawn2551]

I think it does. I get the first one forsure but for the second shot your basically saying get it diagonal from the front?

Screenshots from the interwebs. But these 2 angles

 

[Perrin Aybara]

Sounds like you need more volume at a lower intensity assuming your form is good.

There's a few ways you can go about it. If you hit a peak set start off with one back off set of the same reps with 10-20% less weight on the bar. Add more sets as you stall. Or just do sets across at the same weight like 3 sets of 5 with about 80-90% of your max effort set of 5 weight. Increase weight weekly. You can alternate that with the peak sets and back off sets and change the reps up to keep things fresh and progressing.

Just add weight and switch things up as needed and you should progress.

 

[Rudis]

How often are you deadlifting, do you incorporate bands or chains in your training?

 

[Btcowboy]

Didnt see it mentioned but do variations of deadlift working on weak points. Of course video and feel will let you know your weak points.
Block pulls
Deficit
Rack pulls
Alternate stance (sumo/conventional)
Bands and Chains
Rep, Set, Intensity changes

Then there are the accessories that help
Hip thrusts
Box or wall jumps
Good mornings
Etc
Etc

 

[BigDaddyV]

Screenshots from the interwebs. But these 2 anglesView attachment 138611View attachment 138612

Got it! Will post today while at work. Gym was closed I’m going to my cousins to lift and eat before work

 

[BigDaddyV]

Sounds like you need more volume at a lower intensity assuming your form is good.

There's a few ways you can go about it. If you hit a peak set start off with one back off set of the same reps with 10-20% less weight on the bar. Add more sets as you stall. Or just do sets across at the same weight like 3 sets of 5 with about 80-90% of your max effort set of 5 weight. Increase weight weekly. You can alternate that with the peak sets and back off sets and change the reps up to keep things fresh and progressing.

Just add weight and switch things up as needed and you should progress.

Right. So instead of always trying to go as heavy as possible I should be doing more reps with about 80% of my max and that should increase my strength?

 

[BigDaddyV]

How often are you deadlifting, do you incorporate bands or chains in your training?

No sir, I typically deadlift once a week.
On occasion, twice. Like if I already did deadlifts that week and a buddy wants to deadlift I’ll do it. Then every once in awhile I take a few rest days and may miss deadlift but that’s about once every month and a half if that

 

[BigDaddyV]

Didnt see it mentioned but do variations of deadlift working on weak points. Of course video and feel will let you know your weak points.
Block pulls
Deficit
Rack pulls
Alternate stance (sumo/conventional)
Bands and Chains
Rep, Set, Intensity changes

Then there are the accessories that help
Hip thrusts
Box or wall jumps
Good mornings
Etc
Etc

Yeah I usually deadlift on back day or leg day depending on what other exercises I’m doing but I can always take out deadlift that week and add some of these. Thank you!

 

[Btcowboy]

Yeah I usually deadlift on back day or leg day depending on what other exercises I’m doing but I can always take out deadlift that week and add some of these. Thank you!

I am by no means an expert but I DL 2x a week so to speak, one Max effort which is never a 1rm its a 3rm or percentage of 1rm, and may be actual DL or a variant of DL like block pull or deficit. A second which is dynamic effort usually a speed lift ***edit*** between 50 and 70% 1rm, this would be dedlift with bands.

Mixed in those days is step ups or box jumps, different accessory movements

 

[BigDaddyV]

I am by no means an expert but I DL 2x a week so to speak, one Max effort which is never a 1rm its a 3rm or percentage of 1rm, and may be actual DL or a variant of DL like block pull or deficit. A second which is dynamic effort usually a speed lift ***edit*** between 50 and 70% 1rm, this would be dedlift with bands.

Mixed in those days is step ups or box jumps, different accessory movements

Great advice man I appreciate it. I will start to incorporate a similar routine. My bench and squat are on a consistent incline so I could benefit from putting more effort towards my deadlift

 

[Btcowboy]

Great advice man I appreciate it. I will start to incorporate a similar routine. My bench and squat are on a consistent incline so I could benefit from putting more effort towards my deadlift

@Worf showed me the Conjugate method a while back and I really liked it. I did a bunch of reading on it and found its very fluid and can be set up however you like it to be. Basically 2 max effort days (lower/upper) and 2 dynamic effort days (lower/upper) a week.