deadlifts

[boricuarage]

pretty much new to dead lifts for about 3 months, but seem to getting better every time i perform my sets.
i do about 5 sets 155 pounds 3 sets about 8 reps and then my 4th and 5th 225 pounds 1 rep for max.. is that good enough starting for GH to be release @ 5'5 170 pounds?

[JoHNnyNuTZ]

5'5" 170 are you JACKED? I have a buddy that when he's JUICED he's about 165 and looks huge and he' your height.

Anywho..You have to start somewhere. As long as you form is on, and your gradually adding weight, then your good to go. I would stay aw3ay from doing 1 rep maxes. That makes me nervous as I dont want to blow my back out. Im working with about 315 for about 10 and havnt added weight in a month. Will do so next week, but injuries suck, So Im real careful.Id drop your weight to like 185 and get some goos numbers with those then gradually add 25 pounds and get good numbers, etc. I mean Im just looking out for your safety

[Killerkanadia]

Your goal in deadlifting shouldn't be to release GH.

[boricuarage]

5'5" 170 are you JACKED? I have a buddy that when he's JUICED he's about 165 and looks huge and he' your height.

Anywho..You have to start somewhere. As long as you form is on, and your gradually adding weight, then your good to go. I would stay aw3ay from doing 1 rep maxes. That makes me nervous as I dont want to blow my back out. Im working with
about 315 for about 10 and havnt added weight in a month.
Will do so next week, but injuries suck, So Im real careful.Id
drop your weight to like 185 and get some goos numbers with
those then gradually add 25 pounds and get good numbers,
etc. I mean Im just looking out for your safety

stocky yes... jacked? I wouldn't say so.... I use to be 180 natty early year.. now that I'm on test c I'm down to 170 cause I been watching wat I eat.. well for the most part...people said I'm getting big, but I just don't see it.. could be muscle dysmorphia
thnks for the heads up with lifting safety.. I try to stress that on my self.. when I do does one rep max.. I get lightheaded for some seconds...

[Killerkanadia]

How long have you been training?

[boricuarage]

How long have you been training?

training seriously back for 9 months now..

[ZiR RED]

What is your objective of deadlifting? Hypertrophy (size), strengh (max weight you can lift), or power (increasing the speed at which you can lift a given weight)?
Such will determine your sets, reps, %rm, and rest periods. Rest periods actually will have the greatest impact on the hormonal response. Shorter rest will result in a greater GH release.

That said, I see a few problems with nearly every deadlifter. First and foremost, it is a DEAD lift. This means you are starting from a stand still. This is not tapping the weight off the floor and jerking it up again with your back. Its putting the weight down, regripping, resetting your hips, and lifting in good form. When I train with bumper plates on a platform, I don't even lower the weight, I drop it to the floor.

Second, is pulling form. The deadlift is a posterior kinetic chain dominated exercise. This mean the glutes and hamstrings are doing the majority of moving, with the lumber back muscles finishing the lockout of the movement. Too many people have over active hip flexors, tight hamstrings, and end up moving the weight predominantly with the lower back (ie. hips elevate before shoulders). In a correct deadlift, the shoulders and hips will elevate at about the same time.

Br

[boricuarage]

i dead lift for growth and strenght... when I go down I slam the weights to the ground and repeat back up.. am I doing it right? not sure becaus nobody has corrected me on my form..and ii look in the mirror as well...
feet are shoulder with apart arms are opposite when I grasp the bar and I come down like a squat.
I do 1 45 plate eachside and 10lbs each side...which it seems pretty Light, but I rather concentrate on form then power for right now..

[ZiR RED]

What do you mean you "slam the weight to the ground"?

If you are bouncing it off the foor, or not resetting the starting position, you are not doing the deadlift correctly.

Each rep should be identical to the very first, almost a set in itself. Like you are doing 10 sets of 1 rep with 3 or 4 seconds rest in between. Hence it being a DEAD lift. If you are not resetting between reps, then chances are your form is not correct.

Br

[boricuarage]

not really slamming it.. i do come down with force,but it's not a slam...do I rest for
3-4seconds when I'm squated or when I'm fully stand?
is 155 ok for me to lift with my weight.
it's dday for me tomorrow. so I will add another 20pounds.

[Killerkanadia]

Did i read correctly in another thread that you're pinning test?

[CopyCat]

Did i read correctly in another thread that you're pinning test?

You read that in post #4

[ZiR RED]

not really slamming it.. i do come down with force,but it's not a slam...do I rest for
3-4seconds when I'm squated or when I'm fully stand?
is 155 ok for me to lift with my weight.
it's dday for me tomorrow. so I will add another 20pounds.

If your gym allows it, I suggest dropping the bar to the floor. If not, then lower it quickly, but under control.

And yes, rest 2-4 sconds between reps. Lower the weight to the floor. Take a step back, then step back in, reset your grip and hips, then perform another rep.

Br

[Killerkanadia]

You read that in post #4

Lol that's true, i read it in another thread too though.

[boricuarage]

yea we allowed to slam it..
I have a thread on the anabolic section that I pin..
500mg a week..

[Killerkanadia]

If your 1RM for deadlift is 225, i don't think you're anywhere near your full potential or close to needing AAS.

That's just me though, and im probably just jealous i can't cycle right now.

[boricuarage]

If your 1RM for deadlift is 225, i don't think you're anywhere near your full potential or close to needing AAS.

That's just me though, and im probably just jealous i can't cycle right now.

Just give me reps and I will give you AAS..... Just kidding...

[SilverBullet7]

Deadlift is my "calling" I understand its a no no to do a max rep but I like to every once in a while. I usually stay around 250 to about 300 for ten. My max is 505. Big thing with me is make sure you switch your over under grip from time to time. Also don't always start with dead do it at the end of your workout when your tired.

[SilverBullet7]

Deadlift is my "calling" I understand its a no no to do a max rep but I like to every once in a while. I usually stay around 250 to about 300 for ten. My max is 505. Big thing with me is make sure you switch your over under grip from time to time. Also don't always start with dead do it at the end of your workout when your tired.

But make sure to keep form on every one even if you take a second or two in between to reset...(forgotto add that in)

[boricuarage]

Deadlift is my "calling" I understand its a no no to do a max rep but I like to every once in a while. I usually stay around 250 to about 300 for ten. My max is 505. Big thing with me is make sure you switch your over under grip from time to time. Also don't always start with dead do it at the end of your workout when your tired.

Always at the end of my workout before I hit the epilitical
damn its almost midnight and i feel like doing some deads..