best deadlift

[robert da strongman]

what is the best you have done?

[greuceanu]

This kind of thread is the right thread to demand videos of the claims, not the other one.

[robert da strongman]

This kind of thread is the right thread to demand videos of the claims, not the other one.

why i admit you are right...and why i put it up!


vote!!

[greuceanu]

why i admit you are right...and why i put it up!


vote!!

Cool,
I apologize if i came off too hard in the other thread,i come from a former commie country and i dislike censorship intensely.

[robert da strongman]

no sweat...i have seen too many meltdowns and arguments.
i dont like to censor. but wont tolerate name calling.

hell marundemuscle requires you to use your real name.

[greuceanu]

If i ever get some sort of a record, i'll use my real name along with a video;). Not that you would have ever heard it anyways. Until then, i'm greuceanu.

[Gerb]

Real name Steve G, true story, 405 x 2 ... demand all you want, I refuse to post a video. :D

[robert da strongman]

Real name Steve G, true story, 405 x 2 ... demand all you want, I refuse to post a video. :D

freaking sissy...

[tjoe]

SecH1cBcM2M
655 best ever. missed 675 on many occasions. once again, as raw as it gets.

[weightgain4000]

551 belt only UPA push/pull 10/25/08
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4jvYeOBt8c

[Viking]

I will post vids when I hit 700...haha sounds uncredible, but it will be done by April.

[BrianNassar]

sech1cbcm2m
655 best ever. Missed 675 on many occasions. Once again, as raw as it gets.

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tjoe]

Thanks bro! I have to try and get back there again... Probably in the mid to high 5s now...

[SCRUBS]

I just started deads two weeks ago, did 315 for 4.

Right now i have a standard weight lifting belt, should i be using something different? If so, can anyone recommend a good belt for deads? I have had previous lower back problems and want to try an avoid going thru that again.

[tjoe]

more important than the belt will be perfect form and STRONG abs! STAY TIGHT!!!
I don't use belts so I don't have much of a recomendation for you... sorry.

[Viking]

I just started deads two weeks ago, did 315 for 4.

Right now i have a standard weight lifting belt, should i be using something different? If so, can anyone recommend a good belt for deads? I have had previous lower back problems and want to try an avoid going thru that again.

Try and find a store near you and try some on, remember the leather ones take some time and work to get broken in. I bought a really thick one and it took months to get to where i felt comfortable in it.

If you start with a nylon belt with a looped velcro strap you can get going on belts and what you need.

[robert da strongman]

start with one from a sporting good store
nylon or leather...

if you want to invest order a good one from inzer or cardillo

[mts]

you need 50 increments in there...should I round up or down?

[robert da strongman]

you need 50 increments in there...should I round up or down?

round up...

[SCRUBS]

tjoe, viking. and rds, thanks for the help.

[tjoe]

tjoe, viking. and rds, thanks for the help.Thats what these forums are all about bro! Anytime.

[BrianNassar]

more important than the belt will be perfect form and STRONG abs! STAY TIGHT!!!
I don't use belts so I don't have much of a recomendation for you... sorry.

Now I know you are a freak bro!! No belt for deads?? Once again... AWESOME!!

[SCRUBS]

Now I know you are a freak bro!! No belt for deads?? Once again... AWESOME!!

LOL, i was thinking the same thing when i read it:eek:

[gman]

I did 405 one rep a few weeks back. being an old fart of 47 1/2, it was enough to let me know I don't want to try again for a while.

[buster12]

285 for 4 reps last friday. ( I know , i'm a weak fuck)

[tjoe]

Now I know you are a freak bro!! No belt for deads?? Once again... AWESOME!!


LOL, i was thinking the same thing when i read it:eek:


Thanks guys. I just never got comfortable in them. Hard to get my posture right, can't breathe right etc.
I should say though, just the past 2 weeks or so I have been using one from ATP that is laying around the gym on my heavy sets of standing overhead presses and my front squats. I don't get it very tight though, and only when I do heavy triples or heavier. However, I am not doing any standing presses for a bit since I think that is the cause of my knee trouble.
But yeah, not for deads.

[fitbody]

my best deadlift in a meet was 501 lbs
at 167 lbs bodyweight which was 181 lb class
it was an unofficial world record at the time
it was at the Great Texas Classic Meet Dec 1991
it was one of my greatest memories of my powerlifting days
then i was still married to & with Powerlifting Legend Doug Young

[robert da strongman]

wow

[MrDiamondCalves]

220kg. Im in New Zealand so Im not sure what that is in pounds.

[robert da strongman]

485...impressive!

[greuceanu]

Do we have Andy Bolton here or yet another clown who claims fake numbers?

[tjoe]

my best deadlift in a meet was 501 lbs
at 167 lbs bodyweight which was 181 lb class
it was an unofficial world record at the time
it was at the Great Texas Classic Meet Dec 1991
it was one of my greatest memories of my powerlifting days
then i was still married to & with Powerlifting Legend Doug YoungNow I feel like a slacker... :o
Good job!!

[Sledge]

418 2x8 1x6

[BananaHammock]

A few weeks ago I did 405x3. That was my last set of a hard back work out. Do you guys think me hitting 500 this year is realistic?

[tjoe]

A few weeks ago I did 405x3. That was my last set of a hard back work out. Do you guys think me hitting 500 this year is realistic?well you are probably around 420-430 for a single at the moment (if everything went well). So another 70-80lbs in a year is not unheard of. If you make pulling a priority it could be done.

[BananaHammock]

well you are probably around 420-430 for a single at the moment (if everything went well). So another 70-80lbs in a year is not unheard of. If you make pulling a priority it could be done.

Thanks for the reply.

[SCRUBS]

What would a good set/rep range be for building strength in dl? I just added dl to my routine and would like to up my strength in it.

[tjoe]

I liked back in the day when I would only work up to 1 all out set of deads and give it everything I had. At that point I did them every week and one week would be a set of 10 (if I got it I added weight for the next time) and the other week would be 5 reps or less. That method got me up to 605... then I screwed around a bit and got that up to 655. Haven't been able to get past that yet.
So 1 week reps, one week heavy.
MOST important go in ready to PULL!!! Rested, fed etc.

[The Beast]

This was my last set of the workout, was supposed to hit 3 but my belt was killing my side and my hands had just about had it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13Rh0mF09J0

[SCRUBS]

I liked back in the day when I would only work up to 1 all out set of deads and give it everything I had. At that point I did them every week and one week would be a set of 10 (if I got it I added weight for the next time) and the other week would be 5 reps or less. That method got me up to 605... then I screwed around a bit and got that up to 655. Haven't been able to get past that yet.
So 1 week reps, one week heavy.
MOST important go in ready to PULL!!! Rested, fed etc.

Thanks again tjoe, I will implement that routine and see what happens, i sure good things will come from it.:D

[SmittyTheOX]

Best comp pull to date is 275 (606lbs).

Will probably looking at 300+ at the next meet in april.

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[Pryme]

475 is my pr, I weigh 202. I can also do 405x3 double overhand no straps.

[tjoe]

This was my last set of the workout, was supposed to hit 3 but my belt was killing my side and my hands had just about had it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13Rh0mF09J0
13Rh0mF09J0&feature=channel
Easy! :eek:

[JohnnyMuscles]

SecH1cBcM2M
655 best ever. missed 675 on many occasions. once again, as raw as it gets.

Wow that's impressive!!! I did 465 last month tried 470 got it up but didn't lock it out completely. What kind of workout do you think I should do to get my deadlift up to 500 that's my ultimate goal. Thanks by the way I'm 6ft 215 so I guess that's a decent dead? 500 is my goal. Thanks again :)

[tjoe]

Thanks for the compliment bro!
Give me a bit more info about yourself.
How long have you been training, how old are you, are you squatting every week as well as deadlifting? Stuff like that...

[JohnnyMuscles]

Thanks for the compliment bro!
Give me a bit more info about yourself.
How long have you been training, how old are you, are you squatting every week as well as deadlifting? Stuff like that...


No prob you deserve it :) Truly impressive feat for sure. Okay I'm 32 training for like 9-10 years. 6ft 215-220 was like 170 when I started. Didn't train my legs seriously the first 2-3 years, started hitting them hard after that. I do deadlifts, squats and bench pretty much every week or at least when my knee or joints don't hurt. I always like to do the squat or deadlift first in my workout when I'm fresh. My max on the squat is 495 think my form was good at least that's what my spotter told me. Done a 405 bench but with the thinner bar, with the thicker bar I've only been able to do like 385. When I deadlift I usually do like 225x10 315x8 365-4-6 415 1-2 then try my max because I really want to make sure I'm warmed up last thing I need to do is blow out my lower back right? Never ever used wrist straps in my life even though I'm sure they have their use. My hands used to be pretty weak but they've gotten stronger from the years of lifting, was thinking about buying those hand grippers to make them stronger. Okay phew!!!! I'm rambling! Lol Never really done like a pure powerlifting workout per se I guess. Want to know anything else? Thanks for your help, I appreciate it!!! :D

[DaveV]

155 for reps bitches!

[BK]

585x10 lat May
720 4th attempt last March (click on my avatar to see the picture).

[greuceanu]

585x10 lat May
720 4th attempt last March (click on my avatar to see the picture).

Nice.4th attempt?Was it some sort of record?

[BK]

Nice.4th attempt?Was it some sort of record?
Ky. state record SHW division.

[greuceanu]

Congrats,looks like you hit it.What fed?

[BK]

Congrats,looks like you hit it.What fed?
SPF
The 585x10 was in a strongman comp.

[JohnnyMuscles]

585x10 lat May
720 4th attempt last March (click on my avatar to see the picture).

Awesome you're the man! If I could ever do 585 for even one I would be
Ecstatic!

[JohnnyMuscles]

This was my last set of the workout, was supposed to hit 3 but my belt was killing my side and my hands had just about had it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13Rh0mF09J0

I see why they call you the Beast, I'm going to call you the female Wolverine! :D

[therock030488]

350 for a single at 20 years old and 172lbs last summer, not near as impressive as most of yalls tho.

[tjoe]

350 for a single at 20 years old and 172lbs last summer, not near as impressive as most of yalls tho.Thats a pretty deecent number bro. We have a kid at our place that is 19 or 20 weighs in the upper 170s and is right around the same. He just 315 for 10 this week... pretty strong squatter for his age and size! When I was getting into it, most 20 year olds just benched and curled!! Haha!
Nice squattin bro!

[Big Sky Guy]

Pulled 500 at 225 a little over a month ago. Just a gym lift for now. Would love to do a meet some day!

[Jello]

455 on Friday, hoping for 500 by the end of the year.

[italianmanMASS]

535 for one

[Ninja Loco]

405 for 6 @ 180ish.



I know..... not that impressive. I dont deadlift a lot.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

550 for 3 from the bottom, 590 x 2 in the rack starting at the top. Closing in on 600, but couldn't put it yet, so I'm saving my vote for now.

[-BLP-]

my deadlift suck big time ..... i improve evrything but deadlift ???

[Ryan Bracewell]

Do we have Andy Bolton here or yet another clown who claims fake numbers?

I was wondering the same thing but odds are its a joker.

I voted 800. It was a hitch with straps, but in strongman all that counts is standing up with it.

[robert da strongman]

probably foreman

[TheReverendMister]

600x7, 710x1

[iusealittle]

after not deadin for more then a year, im starting new. on friday i put up 600 for a single, witch for me after that layoff is great. could have done a little more but didnt wanna push it on the first time out.

700 here i come!

[thepump]

start with one from a sporting good store
nylon or leather...

if you want to invest order a good one from inzer or cardillo

Inzer is top notch all the way, I agree. Cardillo, as well as inzer, has been around for a long time and has proved itself time and time again.

[iusealittle]

after not deadin for more then a year, im starting new. on friday i put up 600 for a single, witch for me after that layoff is great. could have done a little more but didnt wanna push it on the first time out.

700 here i come!


me that day with 585.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a259/egaflover/th_MVI_0999.jpg (http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a259/egaflover/?action=view&current=MVI_0999.flv)

[5150]

500lbs @ 190lbs bodyweight(198lb Junior RAW division) at this years IPA DE states.
http://www.rychlakpowersystems.com/MEETRESULTS/DE09.html

Here's a vid from late march this year of 425x3. Excuse the shitty form and POS belt. Both issues have been corrected.

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[toddbz]

Me with 450 from this past Saturday. 25lb PR. Hit 430 about 5 minutes prior to this
Oh body weight 185lb
YouTube - Todd - Deadlift PR - 450 - 4/26/09

[tjoe]

iusealittle - smooth pull, just be careful of that rounded back!

5150 - those looked pretty good bro. strong hammies, as they were almost like RDLs. a little more leg drive in that lift and the numbers will go up for sure.

toddbz - what up bro! nice pr! you have NO explosion from the floor though (I know you're being careful of the back... I'm just sayin').

[musclegoddess65]

Real name Steve G, true story, 405 x 2 ... demand all you want, I refuse to post a video. :D

not sure if it was 215 or 225, someone could have been sneaky and put more plates on there... GX has a picture of it somewhere on his phone...and believe me IF I had video I'd damn sure be posting it..

Not bad for a girl :D

[tjoe]

not sure if it was 215 or 225, someone could have been sneaky and put more plates on there... GX has a picture of it somewhere on his phone...and believe me IF I had video I'd damn sure be posting it..

Not bad for a girl :DWell take a camera in there on your next back day! Nice work girl.

[5150]

5150 - those looked pretty good bro. strong hammies, as they were almost like RDLs. a little more leg drive in that lift and the numbers will go up for sure.
.
For sure man. The form has been MUCH corrected since that vid was taken.... Lookin' to pull into the 600's by 2010.

[toddbz]

toddbz - what up bro! nice pr! you have NO explosion from the floor though (I know you're being careful of the back... I'm just sayin').

Hey Joe what's the word!? Yeah no kidding huh? I think I hit that with cotton balls...that soft. Still kind of figuring that part out.

[iusealittle]

iusealittle - smooth pull, just be careful of that rounded back!

5150 - those looked pretty good bro. strong hammies, as they were almost like RDLs. a little more leg drive in that lift and the numbers will go up for sure.

toddbz - what up bro! nice pr! you have NO explosion from the floor though (I know you're being careful of the back... I'm just sayin').


yeah i know, its the first time iv deaded in a long time. iv only done 3or4 back workouts before this lift.next video will be straight you will see.;)

[zander]

240kg

[toddbz]

Just did 50 reps in 4 sets with 315 last Sunday.
Went
13,13,12,12. All reps deloaded

Not a huge feet for some of you monsters, but last time I tried it about 5 months ago I got 37 and couldn't continue ;)

[tjoe]

well I used straps but I got 500 lbs. for 16 reps on stage this past weekend. I was happy to hit 15 and to be honest, I think I left 1-2 reps in the tank. still very happy though as my best for reps prior to this was 495 x 12.

[BrotherIron]

Hey Joe what's the word!? Yeah no kidding huh? I think I hit that with cotton balls...that soft. Still kind of figuring that part out.

What I am finding out is using chains really helps develop acceleration from the floor and also to develop a strong lockout.

You may want to give them a try.

[toddbz]

What I am finding out is using chains really helps develop acceleration from the floor and also to develop a strong lockout.

You may want to give them a try.

I'll give that a shot thanks. My gym has a ton of chains and bands to.

[robert da strongman]

reverse band deads will help too.

[johnnylax]

ever hear of lil jackie davis? she's 114 lbs....405 the the other day!! at age 48!

[DAVIDHARDY]

545 Sumo style with a belt, chalk, and an ammonia tab lol. Body weight 201 at the time.

[Outcast]

365 x 4. My weight is 170lbs.

[fitzy]

240kg

[shaunw8lftr]

705 in a meet.........I fucking hated Dead lifting.....did it cause I had to.

[elite_lifter]

455 from the bottom for a single no straps deadlifting less than 6 months although I have trained consistently for 15 years. A buddy talked me into getting started doing deads, I always considered them a risky exercise for bb purposes.Doing them has made a big difference in a short time. Traps are looking large and the thickness in my back has been great. Been doing triples and singles, hope to hit 500 real soon.

[bodimajestik]

what is the best you have done?


my best deadlift

[GirlyMuscle]

Last time I deadlifted it was 275. I answered this when it was more like 200. I'm just starting my off season so in a couple of months I'm gonna get 300. Then I'll have a mod change my answer. :D

[tjoe]

Nevermind changing the answer...
just toss up a vid of 315!!!

Some big guy once said: "Ain't nuttin' to it but to do it"

[YukonCrazy]

I put 500 for the poll as I have done 475 twice and 455.

I will get 500 soon!

YcBF-2ufotY

[vboissiere]

SecH1cBcM2M
655 best ever. missed 675 on many occasions. once again, as raw as it gets.

Was that double overhand?!?

[vboissiere]

my best deadlift in a meet was 501 lbs
at 167 lbs bodyweight which was 181 lb class
it was an unofficial world record at the time
it was at the Great Texas Classic Meet Dec 1991
it was one of my greatest memories of my powerlifting days
then i was still married to & with Powerlifting Legend Doug Young

That's an awesome pull! Doug Young is an all time great. Not a bad teacher!!!

[vboissiere]

Best raw pull- 740 @ the IPA worlds in 2005.
Best pull- 840 in gym in 2006.