Hmm weakling deadlifts?

[HowHigh]

When I first started working out, I had no idea what weight to start with for deadlifts so I just did 100lbs for 3 sets of 8reps each. Since then ive moved at a constant rate up to about 155lbs now, but it seems like I should be able to do alot more.

Ive read stories about people younger and smaller than I am doing much more weight, but I dont have any spotters or anything to really see if I can do those much higher weights. Im about 165lbs and 11-12% bodyfat. What should be a good weight to try lifting next time I do deadlifts?

I seem to be having a similar problem with bench and squats too, feels like I should be able to lift alot more, based on my other exercises.

[TsiTalon]

HowHigh there is no certain weight for anyone based on size,age,hight, ANYTHING ! It matters how strong you are . Just cause someone is smaller then you doesnt mean that their not stronger than you. Lift what you can and stick with that , stop comparing your weight to other people cause all your leading towards is an injury. And why would you need a spotter for deadlifts ?

[arbit]

Same boat here

I woodnt advise upping deadlift/squat weight just for the heck of it, u can screw up your back and then its very hard to get it back to normal

[miskiw]

I weight about 50 pounds less then my workout partner... he beats me in every lift except deadlift... he deadlifts about 225... I deadlift 315 (it will be 350 soon )

it really just depends....

I started off light with deadlifts.. but increases really fast over a period of 2 months... I think it was more about learning proper form to get the weight off the ground (I think it is one lift that using proper form is the easiest way to accomplish the lift...more muscle used... there is no real cheating with deadlifts really... )

[Tuna Fish]

Originally posted by HowHigh
....ive moved at a constant rate up to about 155lbs now...

...What should be a good weight to try lifting next time I do deadlifts?

Well, I don't know... 160#... maybe 165..? How much weight do you add to the bar when you accomplish your target weight in your rep scheme?

Don't worry about others' progress as it relates to your own.

Just keep adding weight slowly over time. Eventually you'll be lifting impressive weights safely and productively (operative words here). But if you injure yourself along the way you'll just set yourself back. Deadlift and squat injuries should be avoided at all costs. Most people don't just hurt a fingernail when they f**k up a heavy deadlift or squat...

Don't get me wrong- I'm all for pushing oneself to the limit, but safely- stick to your plan of progression and don't lose focus. That's what will get you lifting those poundages you desire.

Tuna

[Fudomyo]

Well why don't you just try and find your max? Warm up like you normally do, then just keep adding 10 lbs starting from 155. Just do one rep each time. It ends up being a great workout at the very least.

The very very few people can pull tripple their own weight. Double is pretty damn heavy.

[skinny]

get help! personal trainer/knowledgable friend (emphasis on knowledge) make sure you're doing it right. also remember one weak point can hold you back considerably (my grip gives out first in romanian deadlifts, and i've found a lack of focus can comprimise my squats) if you can identify a weak spot work it hard (posture or core muscles tend to be the first thing to go usually)

[ebon00]

Originally posted by HowHigh
Ive read stories about people younger and smaller than I am doing much more weight, but I dont have any spotters or anything to really see if I can do those much higher weights.

First off, spotters? On the deadlift? No, no, no. Second, just try like Fudo said. You can probably lift your bodyweight pretty easily in the deadlift so just add weight for porgressive singles and try to max out (with good form of course). It's just as much a mental feat as it is a muscular one.

[Alex(AJ)]

1) you don't need a spotter for deadlifts

2) don't push it; if you go too heavy too fast you'll only injure yourself. work slowly up like you are now; big poundages will come in time.

[AdamJM]

I used to be able to lift 450, but then I ****ed up my back cause I had bad form cause my groin was pulled and I tried to do it anyway. Moral of the story is never do a weight ur not prepared to do, I learned the hard way, 2 months later my back is still messed up.