Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below I'm going to buy some chalk today because I borrowed some last week during my regular workout and it helped a great deal. I plan to do a couple more regular dead sessions with 5x5 and then try for a max. I don't use straps or a belt when I dead for exercise but for max I'm thinking that it might be smart to wear a belt. I know that most here don't use straps ever in order to build there grip, so that's what I've been doing. I'm wondering though about a belt for deads max.
What equipment do I use to max on deads?
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Also do you use that same philosophy for squats, no belt when training, and belt when maxing.
What do you think I should try for my max on deads. When I first decided to start training them I found out my max was 385 and that was with never training before. I tried a few warm-up sets and then went for it. So I decided to start my 5x5 at 315. Anyway I first worked up to 340 and then took some time off after that I went back at it again and started at 320 and I'm again back to 340. I plan to get to 350 for the 5x5 pretty easily, my strength has increased very steadliy with the deads, and I'm loving them. So I'm certain I can pull 405 and was thinking of maybe going for 425. Any suggestions or should I just shut and lift?
What do you think I should try for my max on deads. When I first decided to start training them I found out my max was 385 and that was with never training before. I tried a few warm-up sets and then went for it. So I decided to start my 5x5 at 315. Anyway I first worked up to 340 and then took some time off after that I went back at it again and started at 320 and I'm again back to 340. I plan to get to 350 for the 5x5 pretty easily, my strength has increased very steadliy with the deads, and I'm loving them. So I'm certain I can pull 405 and was thinking of maybe going for 425. Any suggestions or should I just shut and lift?
yeah i dont wear any equipment except for maybe wrist wraps for ohp.
work your way up like wsb does......... i know your not a powerlifter, but your going for a 1 rep max on a powerlifting movement so here's what i recomend.
45 for 5
95 for 5
135 for 3
185 for 3
225 for 3
275 for 1
315 for 1
365 for 1
then try 405 if it goes up good, then judge how much to put on and max from thier.
oh and on squats, wear knee wraps if you have them
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work your way up like wsb does......... i know your not a powerlifter, but your going for a 1 rep max on a powerlifting movement so here's what i recomend.
45 for 5
95 for 5
135 for 3
185 for 3
225 for 3
275 for 1
315 for 1
365 for 1
then try 405 if it goes up good, then judge how much to put on and max from thier.
oh and on squats, wear knee wraps if you have them
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PolishHammer1977
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weight belt
knee wraps
thats all i can think of
I didnt use anything last time
knee wraps
thats all i can think of
I didnt use anything last time
I'll take it slow and warm up right but that seems like a ton of warm-up? I've worn knee wraps once when lifting squats before and it's crazy how much they help. I personally don't like to wear them though because I never lift that heavy and I'm not lifting competition weight. Although it would certainly add probably 50 pounds to my squat max which right now is only 405.
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slobberknocker
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chalk
huge balls
puke bucket
huge balls
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Cuthbert said:
Then again, if you just don't use straps, the problem solves itself.
. straps i havent used in years, and I wouldnt be sad if i never used them again.
CobraUTAH said:
Hey Cobra! I like to wear a belt, pretty loose. Lately Ive been using straps cuz I can grip over 700 with chalk and dont feel I need to work on grip strength too much right now. Plus when I use straps my forearms get equally as sore as when I use chalk, cuz Im still squeezing the hell out of it. Also Personally heres the warm-up routine I use. Dont like to do excessive warm ups.
135x10
225X8-10
315X1
405X1
455X1
Then onto max Hope that helps
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