Question on deadlift

**Emondo** · 02-05-2009, 08:21 AM

i've only recently introudced the deadlift into my training routine(about time) will i still do my 3 sets of 10, 8, 6 reps or should i go for heavier weight and lower reps with more sets? all opinions greatly appriciated

**Dukkit** · 02-05-2009, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by Emondo

i've only recently introudced the deadlift into my training routine(about time) will i still do my 3 sets of 10, 8, 6 reps or should i go for heavier weight and lower reps with more sets? all opinions greatly appriciated

depends what your training regimen is and what your goals are?

i do 4 sets of 6-10 reps

first set i got to just about failure.

then last 3 sets i go to failure

but thats how im training now. in a few months ill switch and change my routine.

**Emondo** · 02-05-2009, 08:30 AM

thanks i'm changing my training regimen soon

**green22** · 02-05-2009, 10:09 AM

I think 10, 8, 6 is fine. Id stay away from the low reps till you get a lil stronger and get you form down since you are a beginner at them.

**Dukkit** · 02-05-2009, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by green22

I think 10, 8, 6 is fine. Id stay away from the low reps till you get a lil stronger and get you form down since you are a beginner at them.

i agree. i wasnt thinking along those lines

keep the weight light till your form is spot on

**hankdiesel** · 02-05-2009, 11:07 PM

I do six sets of deadlifts when I do them. It takes a few sets to warmup. I get 5 -8 on all sets. Like stated already, form is so important on this exercise.

**Nooomoto** · 02-06-2009, 10:29 AM

I'd do light weight/more reps until you get the form PERFECT. If you mess up on a deadlift, it can put you in bed for a while.

**RJstrong** · 02-06-2009, 10:57 AM

I'm gonna play devil's advocate here and say you need to do more sets with less reps. My reason is simple... I agree that proper form is essential. However a lot of times people tend to lose form as they get deeper into a set of high reps, even with light weights. I would shoot for the same amount of reps for whatever your particular goal is. I personally would just chop them up into many more sets. 5 sets of 5, 6 sets of 3, 10 sets of 2. Warm up first and concentrate on strong explosive pulls while always working on perfect form. The more reps per set the longer rest between sets is also something to consider. Hope this helps... good luck and keep lifting big!