12 reps -- too many for Deads?

[Cuts]

I just started Deadlifting recently (as part of the 3-day old school routine). How many reps do y'all do?

 

[b fold the truth]

I rarely ever go over singles. I have done 3's before...but it is not suggested to go over singles.

B True

 

[jstrong20]

I never go over 6 exepct for warmups.

 

[b fold the truth]

My warm-ups vary from 3-8 reps...good point.

B True

 

[LongBall]

I usually do sets of 5 to about 80% of max, IF I go higher I do singles.



LongBall

 

[Ben_Coates]

What's the theory behind such low reps?

 

[vinylgroover]

Build strength.

 

[b fold the truth]

Your form changes on every rep on the deads...deads also don't build strength...they test it. ala Louie Simmons.

B True

 

[vinylgroover]

So if you get stronger in your lower back through deads, your actually testing it, what does that mean?

 

[thefantom1]

I would never do over 8 reps.. and if I was straining real hard on rep 6 or 7 I stop...... too much potential for a back injury.. you have to listen to your body..in the deadlift if you are straining and barely moving the weight up..something has to give...and it will be your back.. so let the weight fall..I never push to my limit on deads...........and my lower back feels great.........