Question for Heavy Deadlifters

**tman55** · 03-23-2006, 12:33 PM

I am going to be maxing out on Deads soon.

Currently I can do 500 x 5 and prob more.

Question is how much more can you guys max than you can do for 5 reps?

I haven't ever maxed out on deads and don't know what to expect, but i am hoping for 600.

5'6" 185lbs 36yo.

**powerliftmike** · 03-23-2006, 05:44 PM

I have a chart that is pretty acurate. For 5 rep in DL the coefficient is 1.164 (for lifts in US lbs).

So 500 lb * 1.164=582 lb

Now that is assuming everything is raw. Good luck bro.

**tman55** · 03-23-2006, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by powerliftmike

I have a chart that is pretty acurate. For 5 rep in DL the coefficient is 1.164 (for lifts in US lbs).

So 500 lb * 1.164=582 lb

Now that is assuming everything is raw. Good luck bro.

that is exactly what i am looking for. thanks bro.

just using a belt..and maybe some straps.

***Doc.Sust*** · 03-24-2006, 09:50 AM

i wouldnt bank on that, those things are never accurate, it is different for evey person, but 580 is in your ballpark, you can hit that, what is your best single?

**tman55** · 03-24-2006, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Doc.Sust

i wouldnt bank on that, those things are never accurate, it is different for evey person, but 580 is in your ballpark, you can hit that, what is your best single?

i have always done sets of 5. 500x5 goes up nice and smooth on every rep.

i feel as though i will end up somewhere between 580 and 600.

i'm with you in that those calculators are not perfect, but it gives me a ball park to shoot for.

**AnabolicBoy1981** · 03-24-2006, 02:17 PM

how often do you dead may i ask?

**tman55** · 03-24-2006, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by AnabolicBoy1981

how often do you dead may i ask?

1x p/wk

**barbndr** · 03-26-2006, 05:58 PM

Hey anabolicboy, 2 questions:

1) Are you conventional or sumo deadlifter?

2) Do you pause between each rep in your set.

If you pause at the bottom, I'd expect almost 75-100lb jump to your max. If you touch and go then 50-75 is probably closer. As far as your stance it's just curiosity.

**tman55** · 03-27-2006, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by barbndr

Hey anabolicboy, 2 questions:

1) Are you conventional or sumo deadlifter?

2) Do you pause between each rep in your set.

If you pause at the bottom, I'd expect almost 75-100lb jump to your max. If you touch and go then 50-75 is probably closer. As far as your stance it's just curiosity.

conventional most of the time
pause between reps all of the time.

**barbndr** · 03-27-2006, 03:03 PM

Good idea on the pause. Sorry about the misname, must have glanced at one of the other replies. I think you could expect the high end estimate on a good day.