VolcomX311
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Give yourself some credit bro. Do you know what kind of specialized training power lifters undergo? All those neuromuscular adaption(s) they sharpen day in, day out. I can talk about increased neuron firing, increased muscle fiber recruitment per motor unit, coordinated motor unit firing, decreased antagonist contraction, all these neuro mechanisms bodybuilders are severely inferior in, when compared to a trained power lifter. On top of that, you (and I) were throwing around 405lbs, weighing at 195-197lbs. I've seen guys pull 5 plates before, but they're 260lbs guys. It was only cool because I was 215lbs at the time when I was pulling 5 wheels. Relative strength is hella significant. Bodybuilders that can pull heavy deads are generally, initially derived from good old muscle strength, and less neuromechanics based, like power lifters. So take the props like a man :thumbsup:
I start respecting your Deads when you've reached the 405 club and I don't mean 1RM, so, props to ya. My rep range, weight range and bodyweight range was exactly where you're at right now, last summer. 405 for 5-8 reps, then add the quarters for 3-5 reps. I would argue on a good day, you might have a chance at 5 wheels for a single, but no need to push it there yet (but theoretically). When I could pull 4 and a quarter 3-5 times, I could hit 5 wheels for a single, and you look very similar to myself.
Keep it up.
P.S. You know what makes a GREAT fricken warm up for Deads... light weight Off The Ground Cleans. It warms up the entire body very quickly, gears your muscles to coordinate and fire in succession in an explosive manner, and greases up the lumbar, hams and glutes nicely. But keep it light and not too extensive or you'll wear yourself out. Power is draining.
