If you are new to deadlifting (or any other big compound lift), don't test for your 1RM or any other max. With DLs, put a 20 kg or 45 lb on each side and practice. When you know you are doing it right you can add a little weight the next time. Depending on all sorts of factors, it might be weeks or months before you have any reason to test.Good afternoon,
This may be a dumb question but what is the best way to determim my 1RM on deadlift? I'm new to deadlifting.
Thanks,
John
Just in case you need one more person saying the same thing, don't test 1RM if you're new. First, it isn't safe. Second, your 1RM won't "last" for long - even if all you do is max out, you'll get stronger each time.Good afternoon,
This may be a dumb question but what is the best way to determim my 1RM on deadlift? I'm new to deadlifting.
Thanks,
John
I would like to compete in the TSC and that is one of the events. I found a training plan on this site & they use a % of the 1RM. I really need to make sure I don't injure myself being stupid,lol thanks
I would really recommend working with a coach who knows how to teach the deadlift. A % plan is not what you need at this time. There are resources to learn online, but a coach will shorten and simplify the process and (hopefully) make it safer.I really appreciate all the advice and I have a great idea. I will not try my 1RM,lol After all your input if I got injured I'd deserve it. Thanks,
John
This will give you a great head start on deadlifting because you have a lot of experience with the hinge pattern. There's still a learning curve with learning to stay tight and grind through a DL, and other fine points of technique, but having a good hinge pattern is a great base to build from.Training many years Kettlebell for about 10 years.
I would suggest working up to a medium-heavy 5. Deadlift twice a week and each time add 5lbs to what your previously did.Training many years Kettlebell for about 10 years.
I respectfully disagree. There are things about strength you don't learn until you've stuck it out through a tough grind.I am currently in a position similar to you, and I have been deadlifting for about 6 months now but still have not tried to find my real 1RM as I don't think it will help me any. While my "estimated 1RM" based on lifting 295 x 5 and a calculator shows about 350, I follow my program and the highest I have ever loaded on the bar is 315 so well short of my theoretical max. Unless I was going to compete, going any higher doesn't help me focus on form and gaining strength, and would only serve to stroke my ego and while it's tempting, I have resisted, haha.
I respectfully disagree. There are things about strength you don't learn until you've stuck it out through a tough grind.
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