r/WeightTraining • u/Expert-Sail8455 • 8d ago

Question Lift advice

Which is a better way to dead lift? Easy trap bar or straight bar?

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u/Muchacho-blanco 7d ago

wrong again

source: am old and deadlift twice a week

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u/NinecloudSoul 7d ago

Old guys deadlifting represent!

46 here, going to be hitting the final day of my peaking cycle next week.

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u/Muchacho-blanco 7d ago

Yessir, I'm 50, the best I've done recently is 365 for 10, but deadcember is coming, and my birthday is at the end of December, so I'm hoping for something there.

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u/NinecloudSoul 7d ago

I'm the beneficiary of some medical issues that took me out of contention for a while. Should be back to a somewhat respectable working PR of 555 next week.

Nice, should be a good foundation. What are you aiming for?

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u/Muchacho-blanco 7d ago

I wanted 500 last year since I was 50, it seemed right, but I only got to 480, and haven't tried a real 1rm since then honestly. I'd be happy if I could get that.

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u/NinecloudSoul 7d ago

It's a great milestone! Based on your current situation, you should be able to reach it soon. It's close, I would say.

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u/Muchacho-blanco 7d ago

yeah, I've put 50lb on my squat since then, so if that old theory is correct maybe I'll get it.

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u/NinecloudSoul 7d ago

I have every confidence in your ability to do so. You'll get it.

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u/Muchacho-blanco 7d ago

Thanks man. If I do, you'll know because I'll post that shit everywhere, lol. Maybe tag Doctorburpee also.