brian d
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I am currently doing a workout very similar to this one Pavel wrote up: http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/12/18/pavel-8020-powerlifting-and-how-to-add-110-pounds-to-your-lifts/
I have only spent time goblet squatting and double kettlebell front squatting, so using the bar is fun and I'm enjoying getting more proficient with squats.
The once a week deadlifts are super tough, though. I do some lighter warmup sets and then get to work on the main work sets. It has been a few weeks with this program and I have not missed a lift yet (or really come close to it), but the workout really drains me.
If it helps, these are the numbers I've been working off. Deadlift max from last Feb was 345 (pretty sure I can beat that now). Did 5 x 5 with 265 one week and then 275 and now two weeks at 295. I'm fairly certain I could hit 305 or 315 for 5 x 5 if I went up, but I feel like it would take a monstrous toll on my body.
I'm curious what other people's experiences are with deadlifting 5 x 5. Do you like to keep the weights a little lighter and let the volume do the work? Or do you switch from straight across sets and add weight to get to a single, tough set of 5? Or other fun options?
Since I know it will be the first question someone asks, my goals are to keep getting proficient with the deadlift and gain some size. At the moment, strength is after those, though I do plan on working up to a new max early next year. Also, the routine linked above is based on powerlifting, but I'm not a powerlifter. I'm just lifting for life because it feels good and I like it.
I have only spent time goblet squatting and double kettlebell front squatting, so using the bar is fun and I'm enjoying getting more proficient with squats.
The once a week deadlifts are super tough, though. I do some lighter warmup sets and then get to work on the main work sets. It has been a few weeks with this program and I have not missed a lift yet (or really come close to it), but the workout really drains me.
If it helps, these are the numbers I've been working off. Deadlift max from last Feb was 345 (pretty sure I can beat that now). Did 5 x 5 with 265 one week and then 275 and now two weeks at 295. I'm fairly certain I could hit 305 or 315 for 5 x 5 if I went up, but I feel like it would take a monstrous toll on my body.
I'm curious what other people's experiences are with deadlifting 5 x 5. Do you like to keep the weights a little lighter and let the volume do the work? Or do you switch from straight across sets and add weight to get to a single, tough set of 5? Or other fun options?
Since I know it will be the first question someone asks, my goals are to keep getting proficient with the deadlift and gain some size. At the moment, strength is after those, though I do plan on working up to a new max early next year. Also, the routine linked above is based on powerlifting, but I'm not a powerlifter. I'm just lifting for life because it feels good and I like it.