Glen
Level 6 Valued Member
Interesting topic about strong enough.
When it comes to sport I always think about worse case scenario - i.e if 1.5 x BW is your max how well does that allow you to produce the required force once fatigue sets in.
If the task is to move something with enough force for say 1.2 bodyweight then the 2x BW deadlifter will find it easier under fatigued conditions than a 1.5 x BW deadlifter.
IMO being stronger gives you a bigger reserve to fall back on and I would think getting as strong as possible before the strength training effort impacts your sports training is the way to go. For most this seems around a 2x BW deadlift. Much more requires too much focus on the deadlift to the detriment of sports training
When it comes to sport I always think about worse case scenario - i.e if 1.5 x BW is your max how well does that allow you to produce the required force once fatigue sets in.
If the task is to move something with enough force for say 1.2 bodyweight then the 2x BW deadlifter will find it easier under fatigued conditions than a 1.5 x BW deadlifter.
IMO being stronger gives you a bigger reserve to fall back on and I would think getting as strong as possible before the strength training effort impacts your sports training is the way to go. For most this seems around a 2x BW deadlift. Much more requires too much focus on the deadlift to the detriment of sports training