Is it wrong to do deads once a week?

[yeahbuddy289]

I read in a previous thread that dead lifts should only be done every other week to prevent over training. They are part of my back workout and if this is true should I just rotate in a different exercise every other week?

[gmantheman]

Each person is different. Also, how much weight, sets and reps also come in to effect. I am currently doing a 5/3/1 workout which you deadlift once per. week but the volume and reps are fairly low.

[yeahbuddy289]

Im doing 5 sets and staying around 8 reps

[dec11]

I read in a previous thread that dead lifts should only be done every other week to prevent over training. They are part of my back workout and if this is true should I just rotate in a different exercise every other week?

true, if you are deadlifting then you should be giving it your all, or its a kinda pointless exercise mate. once every 2wks or most would go stale and burn out.

[dec11]

Im doing 5 sets and staying around 8 reps

try a pyramid and going up the weight each time, for example i last did:

70kg 6
110 6
150 4
190 4
210 3
230 3
255 2

[dec11]

in general i wouldnt go anymore than 8reps on deads

[Fred40]

Right now I'm following "Starting Strength" which has me doing 1 set of 5 reps 2x one week and 1x the next (with 5 warm up sets progressively adding weight).

[yeahbuddy289]

Alright I guess I will do them every other week but they are my worst exercise as I have neglected doing them for so long. So should I do something else for back on my off week from deadlifts?

[dec11]

Alright I guess I will do them every other week but they are my worst exercise as I have neglected doing them for so long. So should I do something else for back on my off week from deadlifts?

do light-medium weight stiff legs on your off week, will keep your lower back 'ticking over'