Hey guys so I'm looking to possibly get into the powerlifting world, and was wondering what program worked best for everyone specifically in improving there deadlift. My bench and squat numbers are quite a ways behind my deadlift so while I bring those up I thought I could atleast dip my foot in the water and try to compete in a deadlift only event. I had good progress last year in my deadlift from May 2013 to the January 2014 brought my deadlift from 385 to 535 mostly from technique and the fact that I started to do them more regularly had never really done them much before that. My deadlift is by far my strongest lift probably due to poor technique in my squat that I'm working on.
Some stats
Age 21
6'3 215 lbs
11.5% BF
Current max with belt and chalk- 515
Haven't used straps in quite some time, but will probably give those a shot tomorrow and see if I can get a few extra pounds to that max right now. I'd be looking to compete in the Raw Juniors (20-23) in probably the 100kg weight class and I figure I'd need around 550lbs (250kg) to atleast put up a decent showing.
So any advice or routines that have worked for you guys? Very new to the powerlifting scene so any tips or advice is welcome. And do I have some hope with my deadlift number right now? Or should I focus on training for another couple years before I jump into it.
Some stats
Age 21
6'3 215 lbs
11.5% BF
Current max with belt and chalk- 515
Haven't used straps in quite some time, but will probably give those a shot tomorrow and see if I can get a few extra pounds to that max right now. I'd be looking to compete in the Raw Juniors (20-23) in probably the 100kg weight class and I figure I'd need around 550lbs (250kg) to atleast put up a decent showing.
So any advice or routines that have worked for you guys? Very new to the powerlifting scene so any tips or advice is welcome. And do I have some hope with my deadlift number right now? Or should I focus on training for another couple years before I jump into it.