It is not the ideal program, but for me, it was enough to be effective compared to not exercising - I was able to cycle my DL up to about 2x bodyweight in training and more than that in competition. But I think it's important to realize that those numbers represent a decrease in my strength overall - not a huge decrease, but a decrease from the kind of strength I can demonstrate when I train more.On a weekly basis I would do Steve Freides' program; twice a week 2X3 deadlift and 2X5 overhead press. That worked for him to up his DL numbers.