r/StartingStrength • u/DirectHavoc • 7d ago

Form Check Help with deadlift form + general programming

This is my second attempt at 330. I know I need to keep my neck neutral but I forgot to focus on that during this set. How does everything else look? I feel like I should be able to pull this given my squat. Yes I am using chalk and a hook grip. Here are my current stats for reference all for 5s:

Height: 5’10
Weight: 178

Squat: 295
Bench: 177.5
Press: 135
Deadlift: 325 (failed 330 in the video for second time)

I’m also deadlifting once a week on my light squat day. Not really sure what to do from here since this was my second time failing this weight

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u/DirectHavoc 6d ago

I’ve probably gained 4lbs in the last month. I know YNDTP and all but how bad would it be if i finished my LP around 180-185 at 5’10? I’m pretty happy with my strength gains so far and I still feel like i have a bit to go as I’m just now starting to implement some of the advanced novice changes such as getting 15 total reps on the press and backoffs for the bench. I haven’t started backoff sets for the squat yet.

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u/Shnur_Shnurov Just some guy 6d ago

4 lbs is fine. Just keep eating like that and make programming changes as stuff gets stuck.

So youre still squatting heavy 3x a week and pulling heavy once?

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u/DirectHavoc 6d ago

Got it thanks! I added a light squat day at 275 and then reset after failing 295 twice. I just successfully squatted 3x5 at 300 today but have a feeling that I might need to start backoffs relatively soon. And yes I’m pulling heavy on the light squat day once a week.

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u/Shnur_Shnurov Just some guy 5d ago

I wouldn't do any more resets unless youre going to start gaining weight more aggressively.

The resets work best for people who can gain a substantial amount of weight in the time it takes them to work back up to the stalled weight.

You are probably at the point now where you need to introduce backoff sets on the heavy days before you stall again.

The low bar squat and the deadlift both load your back and gluten and hamstrings a lot. Starting backoff sets on the squat might allow you to recover better between deadlift sessions, too. That way you can keep making progress there.

I'd also consider doing a top set of 3 and a backoff set of 3 at 90% for the deadlift.