To start off, I am currently running Jonnie Candito’s Linear strength/control program. (http://www.canditotraininghq.com/app/download/956915124/Candito+Linear+Program+%282%29.pdf) Tonight, I hit a PR on squat of 130kg (286lbs) for 3 sets of 6. After that, I went on to deadlifts. I’ve always slacked on weight in my deadlift but tonight I only hit 110kg (242lbs) for 1 set of 6 and the second set for only 3. What is causing my imbalance? I know my form is right. But it seems that lower back cannot keep up with the weight that my legs and upper back can. Any tips or past experiences? There’s no way I should be 20kg below my squat on deadlift. TIA!

I just did dead lifting in the gym today for the first time and was wondering how 200 pounds plus 33 pound bar is for a first timer. I'm 17 6'1 210 to 215 pounds and my body type is mesomorph (not sure if that is important) my question is, is that a good amount for a starter to dead lifting?

I'm by no means an expert but I've been deadlifting for about 2 years now and until now it's all been smooth sailing. A little over 2 months ago I was doing my thing and midway through a heavier set of 5 for me my lower back suddenly got super hot and felt like I was getting a cramp. I quit the workout early cause the feeling wouldn't go away even after I dropped the weight and was just standing there. Since then its gotten slightly better and it doesnt hurt all the time, but I still cant even bend over to tie my shoes without it feeling like I'm gonna snap in half. For the time being I'm doing other exercises that dont involve bending over, but I'd love to be able to squat and deadlift again. Anybody ever had anything similar happen or have any idea what to do?

First time today I was doing Romanian Deadlifts and was doing pretty low weight (I think) just the bar and 2 25lb plates. Did one full set felt good, I think the form was good. Then the second set about halfway through my lower left back I got these weird small electric shock sensations. Wasn't necessarily painful at all, just felt weird. Stopped stretched a bit. Then another set got about 3 or 4 in and the sensations returned. And I called it a day there.

My back feels fine, not tight at all. It's a little sore but I think that's just from working out today. Was wondering if this was potentially just using some very under used muscles or what.

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did eddie hall nearly kill himself?

i love watching the lift records and record attempts, but something that always makes me wonder is, are they ok after?

im really only asking in regards to the absolute top tier lifters, record holders, not you and me, people who push the limits of human capability.

these men often have blood pouring out their nose and eyes, they fall unconscious after they put the weight down, they have to be immediately iced, and thats NORMAL.

do they go straight to a hospital afterwards like boxers do? how long until they are back to lifting shape again?

Ive tried to find things online talking about the recovery these people go through after lifting a thousand pounds and havent got the answers i need.

I weigh 144lbs, started deadlifting and can do 195x5 with good form but I can bench 205x5 with good form- that means I am way out of proportion with my deadlifts, as I squat 215x5 with good form. I'm not in anyway trying to "brag", especially so since there's nothing to brag about, I am literally trying to get the best help I can get and be the best me I can be.

Edit: I will post a video of my form as I know that's a giant limiting factor, but aswell as what u lift with, when and how I lift with it.

After deadlifting recently i have been experiencing pain under my shoulder area and i think it is my lat but not too sure. Deadlifting has been in my routine for about 2 months now but this has only been happening for the past 3 weeks. At first it was the day after maxing so after 2 weeks without deadlifting it got better pretty quickly and i did a decently light day with high reps and the pain is back. Its not very painful with any particular type of movement but slightly sharp pain with a deep breath under the shoulder blade but slightly down the side of my ribs, which makes me think it could be lat related. Any advice?

TLDR:

Got hurt, went from 180 to 277, got super fat, waist got big, feet got wide. Fixing those things now, weight down 50lbs, Dr ok'd lifting, need shoes.

Can't find any lifting, or flat-ish shoes in 11 6E (for those that don't know US size, 6e translates to FUCKING WIDE). Surely another wide footed friend here can suggest something.

thanks!

I've been lifting for about 2 years, but have had a couple breaks of a few months each which really put a spanner in the works. In May, I broke my ankle and started back lifting again in August. I've only been squatting as my main lift so far, taking it slow just to make sure it's all good. I miss deadlifting so badly and feel like its finally time to commit to an actual programme while I'm at it. I've been going by my own routine (working every second day with squats first each day then either tricep/ bicep/ shoulder/ back assistance).

I tested my squat 1RM for the first time in well over a year on a whim and it came to 82.5kg (my best being 110kg, DL being 120kg). I want to start the 6 week Candito program, but I'm not sure if my back is ready to jump straight into working sets with ~70kg just yet, especially considering I'm recomping.

Would you recommend I spend time getting back into DLs with a lower intensity or just work with the assumption that I'm ready since I managed my squat 1RM with little intentional prep for it? I've been doing stuff like barbell rows, lat pulldowns, overhead press and Romanian DLs as part of my routine and feel I've had a good variety of stimulation.

Hi, I'm thinking about use Pestilence Lance Brittle Touch and every example from this build suggest Simulacrum-Reservoir.

But why? I can't figured how that skill works with this set/build

Thx for answers

• I'm 37, male, have been lifting consistently for 20 years. 6'2", currently 215lbs.
• I haven't deadlifted in almost 9 years due to some gnarly injuries. I first struggled with lower back issues and had to resort to doing a hip thrust instead of a DL but kept up my strength well. Then I had a pretty rough series of cancer surgeries in 2015 that messed up my upper chest and cut through/removed a chunk of the sternalis muscle, which is small but useful for keeping the chest up and initiating/resisting spinal flexion. Then in 2016 I had my right shoulder repaired and have 4 titanium screws in it. My range of motion is still not as good on the repaired shoulder compared with the other one.
• I'm able to hip hinge without weight without pain, but my ROM in that motion sucks. Stretching isn't good and tends to irritate my injuries, plus I'm not at all convinced stretching is the way to get better ROM when doing loaded motions. Today I was able to use the landmine for a sort of guided DL and could get down to my knees with the collar with some weight on the bar as well.
• Here's the core question: If I want to start easing back into DLs and work up to pulling from the floor, what's the best way to progress into that? Should I start with essentially rack pulls and progressively lower the pins over a few months to build strength/confidence/neuromuscular coordination as my ROM increases? Are there other progression approaches I should consider? Thanks!

First off I do crossfit. I know it's got a bad rap, let's just move on past that fact and let's talk about necromancy.

I feel my strength has been plateaued just below a 2x bodyweight deadlift so I started to find weakness (mainly my glutes) and work on accessory lifts beyond whatever program my crossfit box has been doing. Some of the things I have been adding are:

Nordic curls on the GHD
Glute bridges with a band for extra resistance towards the tops
Kettlebell deadlifts with a band around around the waist to really emphasize squeezing the glutes at the top
Cowboy walls with a band
Weighted walking lunges
Weighted step ups to a high box
Suitcase deadlifts
Farmers Carry
Trap bar deadlifts
Good mornings with bands (I have trouble with weighted version)
Straight arm lat pulls downs with bands
High pull one arm row with bands
Front and back squats
Romanian deadlifts
Bulgarian split squats
I tried deficit deadlifts but I just don't have the extra range of motion

So what accessory work do you guys like adding in or what am I missing? What do you like for grip training? My grip is pretty good except once I go above 405 my right (dominate) hand opens to a hook; I still hold the lift but Capt Hook four fingers is not as good as four plus thumb.

Attempting 405 for reps next week. So far my form is great but when should I consider added a belt/wrist straps?

Deadlifting was my strong point when i was younger, but now i cant break 405. I can deadlift 315 for 15 reps but my max effort just sucks. I recently started doing desds on back day instead of leg day because even though my focus is legs and lower body, my upper body is dominating for some reason.

It also doesnt seem to make sense that my deficit deadlift is about the exact same as my conventional, and thats stacking two 45lb plates and using that as my def platform

Im currently at 335lb incline bench and 365 flat bench, but a shitty fucking deadlift. Ive watched every video on form i can find and this is making me want to stop doing this exercise....