wrist straps...

[.Sean.]

My highest was 495x2 but I haven't deadlifted in nearly 2 years.

I'll be starting again soon

[CHI_Fan412]

If you want full back development use straps. Anyone who says otherwise meh

[rawz]

I'm still waiting to see a pic of Flakey, he puts up good numbers based on his log.

The most I've ever dead'd was 455. I weighed 220 at the time.

raw, or did you use straps and belt?

my best, with straps and a belt, is 465.... without straps and a belt, its probally literally 100 pounds less...

my grip strength is just pathetic right now..

ive been doing more reps lately, easier on my lower back. grip is slowly coming up.

[Thumper 88]

Flak posted a picture a little while back of him doing the sled I think, big dude. A little pale but he lives in Canada so what else would you expect. Lol

[Stamina]

raw, or did you use straps and belt?

my best, with straps and a belt, is 465.... without straps and a belt, its probally literally 100 pounds less...

my grip strength is just pathetic right now..

ive been doing more reps lately, easier on my lower back. grip is slowly coming up.

Straps only, I dont use belts. The most I've tried dead'ing with bare hands was 225

[DLeeicious]

Straps only, I dont use belts. The most I've tried dead'ing with bare hands was 225

do you do DLs often? I'm shocked that your PR is only 455 based on some of your other lifts. I would assume you're easily 500+

I bet you there is some inefficiency there if you do them often and still aren't progressing past that.

[Thumper 88]

Straps only, I dont use belts. The most I've tried dead'ing with bare hands was 225

I was the same way until last week. This thread got me thinking. So I tried 285 and it felt ok. When I went to 315 365 385 I used straps

[Stamina]

do you do DLs often? I'm shocked that your PR is only 455 based on some of your other lifts. I would assume you're easily 500+

I bet you there is some inefficiency there if you do them often and still aren't progressing past that.

I never tried to do more, always stopped at 455. I'm sure I can hit 500+. I haven't dead'd in several months. I just started it up again two weeks ago but only doing 225 because I am targeting reps.

[jlohm1]

most I've ever deadlifted was 350


and I haven't deadlifted in over a month :cry:

[Rebirth67]

I was the same way until last week. This thread got me thinking. So I tried 285 and it felt ok. When I went to 315 365 385 I used straps

That's usally my cut off too before I use the straps.

Hey...side not...the las two weeks I did 225 for a few sets on the leg press and when I would do squats my quads/knees shook. wtf is up with that?

[jlohm1]

I don't think I've ever used straps to deadlift honestly.

[Thumper 88]

That's usally my cut off too before I use the straps.

Hey...side not...the las two weeks I did 225 for a few sets on the leg press and when I would do squats my quads/knees shook. wtf is up with that?

I do squats first then leg press

[nastynice]

That's usally my cut off too before I use the straps.

Hey...side not...the las two weeks I did 225 for a few sets on the leg press and when I would do squats my quads/knees shook. wtf is up with that?

I do squats first then leg press

Me too. But I also get that shakiness when doing leg press, usually its just cuz my muscles are so shot from squats by then. I had just assumed it was normal, since both exercises hit same exact muscles

[Stamina]

That's usally my cut off too before I use the straps.

Hey...side not...the las two weeks I did 225 for a few sets on the leg press and when I would do squats my quads/knees shook. wtf is up with that?

Either could be weak/tired muscles, or not properly warmed up muscles.

[Rebirth67]

Either could be weak/tired muscles, or not properly warmed up muscles.

It may be the latter. I usually use the foam roller and stretch for about 10 minute before any leg work though. Squats are the only thing that is affected really(close to 100 lbs less) Leg extention, hamstring curls and calf raises are still really high. I'll save the leg press for a cool down at the end of my work out then.