Deads: How much is too much?

[InTraining]

Thanks to all for the replies. Karma all around

Seems as if everybody here agrees that the front raises sould be dropped, and the deads should be dropped to 3 hard sets. That's what I'll do then. I think I'll keep them at the beginning of my workout, so I can get the maximum benefit from them.

Suggestion on sets? 185x5, 205x3, 225x1? 185x5, 195x4, 205x3? 185x5, 205x3, 185x5?

I prefer 5 reps or less on deads...3 sets....once you hit all reps bump the weight up 5 pounds...

Start low....with perfect form..and work your way up

 

[Tweakle]

I'd go for 2x5 rep warmups then 3x5 rep worksets with the same weight.

so something like 135x5,185x5 then 3 x 5 x 225 (or whatever you're lifting)