Deadlift Training

Deadlift Training

In preparation for Adlington Push and Pull next weekend, I deadlifted last night again. Working upto 250kg (see video).



Much to work on with my technique and speed from the floor but coming on fairly well (in relation to what I have been doing). I hope to add about 5% for the comp but 10% would be great.

I'm currently alternating speed deadlifts (50-60%1RMAX 2sets 10-12 reps) in Westside Barbell Style along with pyramid training for the other session(this lift is from my pyramid)

Although deadlift is not one of my usual lifts (I have dabbled the odd time or two over the years), I have a long term target of 300kg (660lbs) which this should set me off nicely in the right direction.

For a big bloke I'm not particularly strong in comparison to bodyweight, there are many guys lifting triple bodyweight in the deadlift (but also tearing their own arseholes out training for it), next weekend will see plenty of guys doing this.

The main trick with heavy deadlift is keeping the bar moving and training through your deadlift sticking point.

As deadlift is a full body movement it will certainly transfer over into many other manly activities, one such method I saw for this was by an American sprint trainer who adopted deadlifting along with plyo's about 3 times per week all year round. This kept explosive power and absolute strength topped up all year long and freed up time for more specific training. Interesting stuff check out his website here

In addition to the deadlift the other lift in the competition is the 2 hands anyhow for this I will be using continental clean and jerk (or push press possibly), a great resource for Jerk training can be found here from ditillo2.blogspot.com











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