Basic deadlit question

[the.gladiator1987]

I'd say try the 415, you can always repeat 415 or even go back to 405 if you need to. Chalk is one of my favourite performance enhancing substances...can really make a difference on some lifts.

what other lifts? shrugs?

 

[Ox-Sandra-Loan]

Only kind of shrugs I do is power shrugs, so i rely more on straps than chalk on that. I use chalk for any kind of presses, and for a lot of pulling movements too...rows, etc, unless i get so heavy that I just gotta use the straps, but I try not to use the straps until I really need them. I definitely chalked for deadlifts when I competed, but since I don't anymore, I'm thinking of switching from alternate grip to a regular overhand grip and using straps...I dunno.

 

[Tblock1]

No lol but i do them differentl now. before my shoulders would be behind the bar and i pretty much was trying to "squat" the weight up

Now i have my shoulders over the bar, my hips are a little higher but i keep my back straight still so i guess its almost like a RDL. Anyway here it is, post #190

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/m...gladiator1987s-12-week-5x5-log-657217-19.html

Yeah I had the same problem I was trying to squat the weight up, and my hips are weaker than my back so it wasn't working. Changed my stance up with closer and straighter legs and it feels much better. Haven't maxed but I think I could get more than before.

 

[b fold the truth]

395 x 5 should equal 460 x 1.

 

[the.gladiator1987]

395 x 5 should equal 460 x 1.

I already pulled 475x1, tryin for 500 next week

 

[Ox-Sandra-Loan]

I already pulled 475x1, tryin for 500 next week

Nice! That'll be a great lift! I hope you get it!