What's Your Best Dead??

[JoeDiggX]

Mine?

495lbs ... quite a few years back

[Shortdave]

505, my dead is my weak point, but I am focusing on lower back and hamstrings right now so when I bring deadlifts back into my routine I am hoping for a lot of pr's.

[Boulderer77]

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[Shortdave]

Yeah I am not built for them at all, I figure I will probably have a 600lbs bench before I have a 700lbs dead.

[JoeDiggX]

Yeah I am not built for them at all, I figure I will probably have a 600lbs bench before I have a 700lbs dead.

Yah

[bigtavi8]

405lb dead clean by a 19yr old natty juniour. Not bad considering the strength is way down becuase of lower carb precontest diet.

[Bowlcut]

I pulled 610 last week without being drugs. Hoping to pull 700 within a year with AAS though (a bit of dbol and test).

[gsxr750]

What's Mr.O's Gf weigh? 110LBS? Prolly my best lift off the floor..

[dku]

You guys are strong. My best is 475, but I haven't been doing them that long.

[JoeDiggX]

What's Mr.O's Gf weigh? 110LBS? Prolly my best lift off the floor..

ahaha

[BDH]

I maxed out at 610lbs...

Bowlcut, I think going any heavier would be VERY dangerous... please stop now...lol

[AlbertaBeef]

Pulled 505 lbs on Feb 12, coming back from tearing my hip flexor.

[Rhinobolt10]

575 dec 20th... missed 600 at the knees and still pretty pissed about it... I'm definately getting to the mid 6's asap.

Some sweet pulls on here!

[Praetorian]

Best ever was 705 at 225lbs raw...three weeks out from my first BB contest.
P

[dku]

Damn, someone post a number that's worse than mine. lol

[natenator]

505 is mine. Maybe more? I dunno.. I train for reps even with deads so 505 was for 8 reps.

I'm not a fan of going super heavy to the point of anything less than 5 reps.

[Rhinobolt10]

Best ever was 705 at 225lbs raw...three weeks out from my first BB contest.
P

that's just ridiculous

[pinhead]

4 Olympic plates each side for 5 reps. Didn't try more than that.

[Diesel_250]

Damn, someone post a number that's worse than mine. lol


420 for 8 reps, I have never really tried to see what my 1RM is

[faller]

505...In 1982....Ah to be young again :D

[jsv22]

i got 525 back in july, but i can't pull that right now :(

[O-Train]

Praetorian is the white Ronnie Coleman. If a deadlift discussion comes up I won't say a word :D.

[Ritch]

8 years ago about did 515, not great but good. Can`t do them now because of my hip/sciatic nerve bullshit.

[Bowlcut]

I maxed out at 610lbs...

Bowlcut, I think going any heavier would be VERY dangerous... please stop now...lol


Please... You are such a silly sally

[Praetorian]

Praetorian is the white Ronnie Coleman. If a deadlift discussion comes up I won't say a word :D.

I only wish I were!
P ;o)

[Rhinobolt10]

700 at any body weight is ogre strong... at 220... well that's elite powerlifter level... freaking ridiculous.

[Mastagon]

440x3 last week

460x2 coming tomorrow :)

Damn its nice to do this lift again. I had back problems for so long, I forgot what it was like...

[metalchick]

mine is 225 after about a year and 4 months of training.

[rad_rex]

Hey everyone, new to the site. My best DL is 405 x3 havent tried going any heavier yet, maybe in a few weeks ill throw a bit more weight on it

[pinhead]

Nice lift rr. Welcome to cbb btw :)

[Mastagon]

460x1

goddamn spinal chord

[#8]

325 x 8 reps :)

Ive never done a one rep max, Im kinda freaked out about pulling or tearing something.

[skaffer]

445lbs, at 200lbs

[AlladdinSane]

325 x 8 reps :)

Ive never done a one rep max, Im kinda freaked out about pulling or tearing something.

But you play a sport.

...that's full contact.

...in which fighting is common-place.

...on ice.

Yea, be afraid of the 1RM deadlift.

[IronRobi]

505 x2... 5 plates a side was only 495 so I stuck a couple 5lb's on there just to get over 500 lol

[BigWheel]

605x1 when I was 225 and clean

[Shortdave]

605x1 when I was 225 and clean

SWEET! That is a big lift man.

[Rhinobolt10]

so now that you've dirtied it up you can't pull more?

[BigWheel]

so now that you've dirtied it up you can't pull more?

Nope that was my max, after i started using gear I couldnt keep the lower back injuries away so I rarely do deads anymore. It sucks because I would love to crack 700lbs, but I just can't stay healthy.

[Seth]

Almost that... not really

[Bowlcut]

Almost that... not really

Chuck Norris does that as his warm up :rolleyes:

[L3]

Almost that... not really

is that guys nose bleeding?!?!?

[C-money]

565, belt and chalk @ 202

[ironwill]

565, belt and chalk @ 202
who is the freakazoid in your avi....amazing back...wow..i just read your intro.....good work on the back my man......holy precoly...

[C-money]

who is the freakazoid in your avi....amazing back...wow..i just read your intro.....good work on the back my man......holy precoly...
Lol thanks bro!

Heres a vid before i started my current cycle, it was 495 X 5 i think as of now i can dead more than 565
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e37/BigCarsh/th_VILLAGE011.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e37/BigCarsh/?action=view&current=VILLAGE011.flv)

I know how bad the background music is lol, i guess thats what happens when you train at a "fitness gym" LMAO

[faller]

^^ Wow!

[#8]

dude, thats serious. no pads or anything. that would KILL my ****in hands. nice work doing it in socks too :)

[#8]

But you play a sport.

...that's full contact.

...in which fighting is common-place.

...on ice.

Yea, be afraid of the 1RM deadlift.

tearing a muscle in my back is a real fear. i had a minor tear that left me pretty much bed ridden for two weeks 2 years ago. the ice is my playground, not the gym. i am confident traveling at high speeds into corners and against guys that are huge because of my ability and balance. i wasnt put on this earth to lift heavy shit with my back, but hockey has always come naturally. ill stick to what i know best :)

[C-money]

tearing a muscle in my back is a real fear. i had a minor tear that left me pretty much bed ridden for two weeks 2 years ago. the ice is my playground, not the gym. i am confident traveling at high speeds into corners and against guys that are huge because of my ability and balance. i wasnt put on this earth to lift heavy shit with my back, but hockey has always come naturally. ill stick to what i know best :)

The weight actually does get intimidating i find... at a certain point you definately have to be in the right mind set or its not even worth attempting a max

[dku]

Lol thanks bro!

Heres a vid before i started my current cycle, it was 495 X 5 i think as of now i can dead more than 565
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e37/BigCarsh/th_VILLAGE011.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e37/BigCarsh/?action=view&current=VILLAGE011.flv)

I know how bad the background music is lol, i guess thats what happens when you train at a "fitness gym" LMAO

That's great. How much do you weigh?

That music is so out of place. lol

[C-money]

202 to 205...the heaviest ive been was 225

[natenator]

man that is a sick back!

[C-money]

man that is a sick back!
Thanks bro! looks better bigger lol... that pic is when i was my best condition.. hoping to duplicate it in the next few months with about 10 pounds more thickness

[Ritch]

Impressive dude!

[dku]

202 to 205...the heaviest ive been was 225

Crazy. How about your age and height?

[C-money]

27
5 '7"

[BigDaddyFreak]

297.5 k at 110k bw. at 38 years old. did more when I was in university, but I can't remember what it was. At 38 I was drug free, at 21 I was on test susp.

[Bowlcut]

I pulled 630 today weighing in at 100kg.
700 is within sight, but 10kg of muscle is needed for that.

[Rhinobolt10]

sweet pulling bowlcut, put another 30lbs on that and it's triple bodyweight

[Adonis13]

585 for 6 reps, i dont do them too much though, 6'2 is a bit tall to put pressure like that all the time on lower back.

[Shortdave]

585 for 6 reps, i dont do them too much though, 6'2 is a bit tall to put pressure like that all the time on lower back.

Almost every 800lbs+ deadlifter is over 6 feet tall. Andy Bolton is the only one who might be under, and he combats that by being well over 300lbs.

[Rhinobolt10]

think of all the strongmen out there with huge pulls... all of those guys are giants

[Bowlcut]

Almost every 800lbs+ deadlifter is over 6 feet tall. Andy Bolton is the only one who might be under, and he combats that by being well over 300lbs.

Jean Francois Caron of Canada's Stongest Man pulled like 805 yesterday and he is probably 6' 4".

ps. Thanks Larry

[BIGABOY]

425lbsx2 at 16 years old, iam now 23

[INked]

Impressive a lot of -200lbs guys gettin some heavy lifts!In my day I to got up some good lifts,but at my age with nothing to prove and with a injury takin tripple the time to heal I can "off the floor" 500lbs ALL DAY LONG!

[Flexxx]

Until I started my contest diet I would work up to 495 sumo style for 3 using only lifting straps. I do 405 for 6 without straps. This was at a weight of 210lbs

I never believed in using belts.

Now that I am food deprived I am doing 405 for 3.

I forget who said it but someone once said that any guy with two years of good training should beable to dead 400lbs.

[physique]

big weights in this thread,makes a guy not want to even post. but i just did 405 yesterday. been 6 years since i did deads due to a hernia. its repaired now, and seems to feel pretty good after the lift and today.

so i hope to get my weight back up there

[_Ragnar_]

405 but i have only been back lifting since october.

[dZasta0]

Just went up weight today.. normally, i just use 225 for 15 - 20 reps but today i went up to 325 for 6.. only started doing deadlifts in like december so i've been going up pretty fast.. after getting the form perfected, makes it quite easy to go up fast.. i've been taking it slow though i know i can pull out heavier weight but i'd rather not risk it..
i'm 5 6', 180, and just turned 19 a month ago..

[ezturbo]

Just ripped 485 today for 2 reps.

[C-money]

*update* yesterday i pulled 595 at 197! And by my calculations thats 3X bodyweight! Finally!!!! but i really want that 600!:( I wish i wasnt on a calorie deficit!!!!

[faller]

*update* yesterday i pulled 595 at 197! And by my calculations thats 3X bodyweight! Finally!!!! but i really want that 600!:( I wish i wasnt on a calorie deficit!!!!

Geezus bro that a powerful lift!! :a+

[Big D]

*update* yesterday i pulled 595 at 197! And by my calculations thats 3X bodyweight! Finally!!!! but i really want that 600!:( I wish i wasnt on a calorie deficit!!!!

thats all :p

thats a great lift man.

[sneakyfingers]

did 415 x 2 today at 196lbs. Just getting back into doing them. Had a bit of back problems before. Felt really good today tho

[natenator]

Wow! So I haven't been able to do deads since early November. Tweaked my back on squats and then in Jan tore my knee. So today was my first time doing deads since early november and was shocked that strength is still decent.

Pulled 405x10 for 4 sets.

Maybe time off does help with strength gains???? Watch, I'll barely be able to pull 315 next week lol

[HoliTheCat]

When you boys are pulling these sick numbers are you using your barehands? Or wrist straps (Not trying to take anything away from anyone - I just cannot seem to hold on to much past 335lbs with my hands) 500+lbs barehanded just seems ****ed lol.

[natenator]

When you boys are pulling these sick numbers are you using your barehands? Or wrist straps (Not trying to take anything away from anyone - I just cannot seem to hold on to much past 335lbs with my hands) 500+lbs barehanded just seems ****ed lol.
chalk is your friend but I also use straps. I am a bodybuilder - not a powerlifter - therefore grip strength doesn't mean that much to me.

[HoliTheCat]

chalk is your friend but I also use straps. I am a bodybuilder - not a powerlifter - therefore grip strength doesn't mean that much to me.

werd

[Ritch]

*update* yesterday i pulled 595 at 197! And by my calculations thats 3X bodyweight! Finally!!!! but i really want that 600!:( I wish i wasnt on a calorie deficit!!!!

That`s amazing! Green 4u.

[C-money]

When you boys are pulling these sick numbers are you using your barehands? Or wrist straps (Not trying to take anything away from anyone - I just cannot seem to hold on to much past 335lbs with my hands) 500+lbs barehanded just seems ****ed lol.

I never use wrist straps... as soon as i ditched them my grip strength shot up and has never been a issue in a max pull anymore... hell i can hold onto 700+ for extended periods of time doing rack deads... but yes chalk is a must, youd be surprised how a little moisture on your hands can effect your lift... then fun part begins when the weight/barbell starts ripping callouses off and you bleed everywhere, lmao!

Thanks Ritch!^^^^

[bigdaddydrew123]

did 600 always wanted to get that,havent done them since.should start them up again though

[Scaffer]

Did 2*405 at 180 but im pretty sure ill do better on my next bulking.

[monstermax]

April 10th 2009

605lbs at a bodyweight of 240lbs. Now I just gotta post this! Meathead on this site has deadlift over 800lbs!

[Atarii]

I haven't really trained for power in my dead lift but, I'm at 380. I'm 225 pounds currently cutting.

[rickyboy36]

545 for 3 reps..

[theboss]

after warming up....put up 450 for 6 on monday....then 525 for 2 (rack deads)

thats totally clean & dieting....never did deads much before...probably not the best form.....

[L3]

chicks dont dig thick lower backs... plus takes away from the V shape IMO

[theboss]

chicks dont dig thick lower backs... plus takes away from the V shape IMO

its probably the best excersise for debeloping overall back thickness...you dont do deads????

[L3]

its probably the best excersise for debeloping overall back thickness...you dont do deads????

yep deads are a great excercise no doubt about it but i dont feel the need to do them, never have. i get pretty wicked back pumps from doung bent over BB rows with overhand and underhand grips, freebar squats..thats about it

fully aware that not doing deads severly limits how much weight i can push, but just not interested... plus worried about back injuriest etc

dont need more thickness in the lower back got a big enough gut in bulk season

[natenator]

actually, deads, like squats are really an entire body exercise. Quads, hams, gluts, traps, erectors, etc. Where I find I get the most benefit is in upper back thickness AND intensity. I start off with deads and by the time I am done I may be tired but I am FIRED UP to crank my shit even more than if I hadn't done them at all.

[INked]

chicks dont dig thick lower backs... plus takes away from the V shape IMO
LMAO you will in time grow outa stressin about what"girls like".:ht

[Gettin'r'round]

I used to do a lot of deads in my past. Thing is my low back got huge as well as my neck/traps. Legs are big regardless so I don't train them much nowadays. I'm somewhat lacking in the shoulder width and am injury prone there so I stopped dl'ing just to keep my body in proportion, I don't want the powerlifter look.

My best was using a hex trap bar and was 475 x2 @180lbs.

[natenator]

chicks dont dig thick lower backs... plus takes away from the V shape IMO
well I train for me and could careless what a chick likes. Never have I ever trained because what I think a chick may like. It's a added benefit sure but I come first before any broad.

Edit: chicks also don't like a fat face :P

[natenator]

LMAO you will in time grow outa stressin about what"girls like".:ht
hee hee. BOYS eh?

[waderow]

actually, deads, like squats are really an entire body exercise. Quads, hams, gluts, traps, erectors, etc. Where I find I get the most benefit is in upper back thickness AND intensity. I start off with deads and by the time I am done I may be tired but I am FIRED UP to crank my shit even more than if I hadn't done them at all.

i should try this. I normally do deads last, and then go nearly puke and limp my sorry ass home.

[Danger]

Damn reading this thread has me excited to add deads back into my program again, my PR is 455 w/straps double overhand but i've gained something like 25lbs since then hopeing I can break 500 by the end of this year!

[faller]

I start off with deads and by the time I am done I may be tired but I am FIRED UP to crank my shit even more than if I hadn't done them at all.

Thats what i do and i feel exactly the same as you, "FIRED UP!"

[theboss]

i think i am going to move them 1st as well since its an overall mass builder....been following DC for a bit and they have it last...so i am going to switch that ..should be lifting more doing it 1st i think

[faller]

LMAO you will in time grow outa stressin about what"girls like".:ht

True, and than you turn 50 and start to worry about what girls think again :o:D

[INked]

True, and than you turn 50 and start to worry about what girls think again :o:D
Ironic to say the least!!

[dZasta0]

I prefer doing deads at the end only because it's so fatiguing on the body. I'd rather get a nice back workout in then do them and if I can't go as heavy as usual, so be it.

[sam77]

395 and i only weight 165!

[steve_d]

Most impressive for me (raw) was 560 at 165 or 585 at 180.

610 at 180 but was wearing a deadlift suit.

[Drummer]

405 for sets of 6. Never did 1RM for deads. Didnt want to blow out my back, my work is too important.

~D~

[JifeLacket]

295x5x3 @ 175 in the off season. Going for control, nice and slow ;) Gotta turn that power into speed im no BBer! lol

This fall im going to be ramping everything up.. im excited to say the least!

[INked]

I never use wrist straps... as soon as i ditched them my grip strength shot up and has never been a issue in a max pull anymore... hell i can hold onto 700+ for extended periods of time doing rack deads... but yes chalk is a must, youd be surprised how a little moisture on your hands can effect your lift... then fun part begins when the weight/barbell starts ripping callouses off and you bleed everywhere, lmao!

Thanks Ritch!^^^^Holding 700lbs no straps now that's grip strength!I myself in 97 cut off my left index finger.Reattached ya that was a bitch!Straps became a must!The odd time I'll chalk up and kinda test my grip but my heavy days are well behind this old dog.

Great lifts bro,impressive!

[Chaps]

525x5 but i was way too bulked up aka fat 282lbs, pulled 455x5 last week at 225lbs.

[C-money]

Holding 700lbs no straps now that's grip strength!I myself in 97 cut off my left index finger.Reattached ya that was a bitch!Straps became a must!The odd time I'll chalk up and kinda test my grip but my heavy days are well behind this old dog.

Great lifts bro,impressive!
Thanks bro

[LIVEHARD]

405 5 sets 6

I never dead crazy try and keep my form 100%

[LIVEHARD]

405 for sets of 6. Never did 1RM for deads. Didnt want to blow out my back, my work is too important.

~D~

?? WHY DOSE every one feel deads are so important ??

I do stiff leged for hams with 185 sets of 12-15

[Scaffer]

465x1 gonna try 500 soon.

[Drummer]

pulled 455 yesterday just to try it. Was easy for one rep. Ill try 475 in a week or 2.

~D~

[Drummer]

?? WHY DOSE every one feel deads are so important ??

I do stiff leged for hams with 185 sets of 12-15

Its one of those exersizes that we can use to compare us. Like flat bar bench, squat, chins. You can get a good back workout without ever having to do a dead, however its one of the top 3 compound movements to trigger growth. My top 3 are deads, squats and dips. Runner up is bench, military, row, chins. ;)

~D~

[Bowlcut]

?? WHY DOSE every one feel deads are so important ??

I do stiff leged for hams with 185 sets of 12-15

Why would you do any hamstring exercise for high reps? They are mostly composed of type IIb fast twitch so heavy weight and low reps is what makes them grow.

[tex]

dips trigger growth? very limited movement imo but good for beginners...better off doing movement like cgbp, french press and rolling tri ext for tri's......if you are doing dips for chest you are better off with decline bp....more weight=more growth and you can use significantly more weight on a decline bp as opposed to a dip(awkward strapping 4+plates between your legs)....of course thats just my opinion :) you do what works for your body!

[Drummer]

Thats the funny thing for me... nothing would get my chest going until i got into heavy, wide leaning dips. Keep in mind... i lean a lot, use a proper dip belt, wide grip and now have great form on dips. In combination with flat bar, incline bar, some db work, I finally went over 300 on flat bench, and i owe it to dips.

~D~

[gsxr750]

Ritch lifted 550 for 1 rep.. what was her name again bro?

[rated_rko]

420 but thats a yr ago

[Drummer]

Ritch lifted 550 for 1 rep.. what was her name again bro?

LMAO

[flapjack]

I will post my PB in second, but first...I think it's important to mention your BW with your lift as 400 lbs is impressive for a 150 lb dude, but not so much for a 200lb + dude.

My PB is 501 @ 157 lbs. Now at 180'ish, I haven't broken that, yet.

[Ron Partlow]

I deadlifted 585 off the floor when I was 19. Locked it out perfect, but passed out as I set it down, and smashed my face on the rug. Had rug burn on my temple/eyebrow area.

I used to do heavy low rack partials with 550 for reps.......I think my record was 10 reps with it. That was in the off season of 2005, and my lower back has never been the same since.

I am way more careful with deads now and never use more than 315-405. I start by backing out of the rack and I go down to a few inches from the floor. I make it my mission to take the hams out of it and try to use the back, stretching and squeezing. I get WAY more out if that than I ever did out of really heavy shit. I never used to get a pump from the big deads, but with 315-405, using tons of control and purpose, I get serious pumps and have improved my lower back. I also let the shoulders stretch forward at the bottom to hit the mid-back.

Bodybuilding deads, for me anyway, are a COMPLETELY different movement from power deads.

[JonnyO]

Not too sure how heavy I could go for 1rm and dont really care to know, but I rack pull 6 plates a side for 6-10 reps, no bouncing. I've done 6 plates from the floor as well, I think I for 5-6 reps. I dont think I'll go over 6 a side, I seem to get enough stimulation from that weight, and even with that weight I wont use that all the time either, sometimes I wont go over 4 plates a side.

[novicebuilder]

great thread! did my back workout last night and my last working set of deads were 430 x 6 (i am 190). i like to hold it at the top and squeeze my shoulder blades together. man when i am done my deads i am dead, i feel nauseas and completely annihilated. I Love It!

[declan]

405x3 last month, not bad considering I'm 5'5 at 145:D

[bossman_1986]

i got 500 at 190 pounds when i was dieting

[cnelson09]

405 x 6 all natural, no belt.

[brah_of_iron]

I don't really believe most of the lifts in dis here thrad. Especially the guy on page 1 or 2 who claimed a 705 deadlift during pre contest like it;s no big deal LOL! Vids or it didn't happen. And most of you guys claim atleast over 500lbs? C-Money is legit, he's huge and still only pulled 500lb for 5, yet you guys are claiming 585 and sh*t for the same amount of reps, again like it's no big thing.

Anyways....
I could probably get 410lbs for 2 @ 184lbs 6'1, and I'm 17

But cool idea on a site, go canadians!

Edit: Readin the site more I guess a lot of you have cycled. That's cool I guess, makes things a bit easier to believe.

[C-money]

I don't really believe most of the lifts in dis here thrad. Especially the guy on page 1 or 2 who claimed a 705 deadlift during pre contest like it;s no big deal LOL! Vids or it didn't happen. And most of you guys claim atleast over 500lbs? C-Money is legit, he's huge and still only pulled 500lb for 5, yet you guys are claiming 585 and sh*t for the same amount of reps, again like it's no big thing.

Anyways....
I could probably get 410lbs for 2 @ 184lbs 6'1, and I'm 17

But cool idea on a site, go canadians!

Edit: Readin the site more I guess a lot of you have cycled. That's cool I guess, makes things a bit easier to believe.

Thanks bro! there will always be e -stats for sure... but there are alot of big boys on this site! If it was bb.com i would questioned it, but cbb is a different story!:flagC

[AlladdinSane]

I don't really believe most of the lifts in dis here thrad. Especially the guy on page 1 or 2 who claimed a 705 deadlift during pre contest like it;s no big deal LOL! Vids or it didn't happen. And most of you guys claim atleast over 500lbs? C-Money is legit, he's huge and still only pulled 500lb for 5, yet you guys are claiming 585 and sh*t for the same amount of reps, again like it's no big thing.

Anyways....
I could probably get 410lbs for 2 @ 184lbs 6'1, and I'm 17

But cool idea on a site, go canadians!

Edit: Readin the site more I guess a lot of you have cycled. That's cool I guess, makes things a bit easier to believe.

#1. Learn to spell and punctuate.

#2. Just because you're a Nancy doesn't mean everybody else is.

#3. Hush up until you've browsed the site, learned how things work around here, and get an idea of who it is you're about to call liars.

#4. "...probably get 410lbs..." doesn't sound very legitimate now, does it? "Vids or it didn't happen!" :ji

[L3]

#2. Just because you're a Nancy doesn't mean everybody else is.

Nancy? is that a synonym for catcher?
:o

[brah_of_iron]

#1. Learn to spell and punctuate.

#2. Just because you're a Nancy doesn't mean everybody else is.

#3. Hush up until you've browsed the site, learned how things work around here, and get an idea of who it is you're about to call liars.

#4. "...probably get 410lbs..." doesn't sound very legitimate now, does it? "Vids or it didn't happen!" :ji

Lol what's wrong with my spelling? I missed an e in thrad?

All I'm gonna say is I believe the guy with pics and a video over 90% of people in this thrad without either. I don't want to get into an e fight though, it doesn't matter to me at the end of the day.

And yea likely 410 for 2, this week I pulled 390 for 3 but my grip was slipping from the first rep, with chalk I'd be good to pull atleast 20lb more. I'll have a vid within the next 2 weeks if you'd like. It's a decent lift for a 17y/o natural whose goal is overall athleticism rather than pure strength, and I'll get 500lb before my 18th bday. What was your raw deadlift at 17?

[MuSuLPhReAk]

6 plates each side for 5. Never tried a max rep though.

[MuSuLPhReAk]

Welcome to cbb brah_of_iron. Hang around awhile. You'll notice something about this site. A lot of us are kinda big here. Some smaller too and some naturals. But we get along fine most of the time.

There are some on this thread I very much believe their lifts. We have powerlifters here and guys who compete at the heavy weight and super heavy weight class. Yes some of us cycle but not all.

Bodybuilding is not just lifting as much weight as you can. There are some who use lighter weights with better results. It's all up to the individual and what they want as goals and how to achieve them. Lifting as much as possible is not my goal anymore but once it was.

[AlladdinSane]

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[Shortdave]

I just pulled 405 for 17 reps at my first strongman comp. 16 counted and the last one was just after the buzzer.

I don't use drugs.

I am also short with poor leverages.

[declan]

Welcome to cbb brah_of_iron. Hang around awhile. You'll notice something about this site. A lot of us are kinda big here. Some smaller too and some naturals. But we get along fine most of the time.

There are some on this thread I very much believe their lifts. We have powerlifters here and guys who compete at the heavy weight and super heavy weight class. Yes some of us cycle but not all.

Bodybuilding is not just lifting as much weight as you can. There are some who use lighter weights with better results. It's all up to the individual and what they want as goals and how to achieve them. Lifting as much as possible is not my goal anymore but once it was.

I might add that some guys are born stronger than others or Deads are probably their best exercise. I know guys who could bench almost twice their body weight but can't DL for shit and vice versa.

Cheers!

[steve_d]

yet you guys are claiming 585 and sh*t for the same amount of reps, again like it's no big thing.

Anyways....
I could probably get 410lbs for 2 @ 184lbs 6'1, and I'm 17

But cool idea on a site, go canadians!

Edit: Readin the site more I guess a lot of you have cycled. That's cool I guess, makes things a bit easier to believe.


I am not saying some of the lifts aren't exaggerated, but what do we have to gain by lying what we lift on an anonymous site? My lifts are valid - they sound high for my bodyweight, especially as a natural. I compete in powerlifting (not in a while though due to injuries), and even my weights are puny compared to some of the guys. Just look at some of the records on the powerlifting.ca website. 618lbs at 148 pounds. or 654 at 165 pounds...

My lift of 610 at around 175 isn't so impressive anymore is it. You'd also be surprised how strong you can get in a specific motion when you train for it. BB's don't train specifically for powerlifting, and neither does most people who don't compete in the sport. And also, some people just are really strong!

My sister was pulling 310 pounds at age 17 weighing 120 pounds with a few months training...Some people just have good pulling genetics.

[MMASTAR]

I pulled 335 for 4 sets of 8 and a trainer walking by even gave me props on form... im proud of this.

[kloan]

I've never done a dead lift in my life. I think I will give it a shot! Certainly won't post on here though, because I'm pretty sure it won't be anything to be proud of... though I only have 205lbs worth of plates in my set right now.... lol....

[liquidfire]

600 as of about a week ago :)

[Bowlcut]

My 630 was confirmed by 3 judges for the record.

I will post video when I get 700lbs (eventually)

[Bowlcut]

I am not saying some of the lifts aren't exaggerated, but what do we have to gain by lying what we lift on an anonymous site? My lifts are valid - they sound high for my bodyweight, especially as a natural. I compete in powerlifting (not in a while though due to injuries), and even my weights are puny compared to some of the guys. Just look at some of the records on the powerlifting.ca website. 618lbs at 148 pounds. or 654 at 165 pounds...

My lift of 610 at around 175 isn't so impressive anymore is it. You'd also be surprised how strong you can get in a specific motion when you train for it. BB's don't train specifically for powerlifting, and neither does most people who don't compete in the sport. And also, some people just are really strong!

My sister was pulling 310 pounds at age 17 weighing 120 pounds with a few months training...Some people just have good pulling genetics.

Good point about the body. Some people rarely are good at all 3 lifts, but when they are it is impressive.

[buildinthaskinnys]

I just pulled 405 for 17 reps at my first strongman comp. 16 counted and the last one was just after the buzzer.

I don't use drugs.

I am also short with poor leverages.

Thats impressive SD! what are your stats?

[flapjack]

Here's my proof. Certainly not super human, but not bad.

whiteknight.scriptmania.com/cablesmurf.wmv (http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=2355504414&h=2GXOn&u=TZrbW)

[GYMBRAT]

Originally Posted by steve_d View Post
I am not saying some of the lifts aren't exaggerated, but what do we have to gain by lying what we lift on an anonymous site? My lifts are valid - they sound high for my bodyweight, especially as a natural. I compete in powerlifting (not in a while though due to injuries), and even my weights are puny compared to some of the guys. Just look at some of the records on the powerlifting.ca website. 618lbs at 148 pounds. or 654 at 165 pounds...

My lift of 610 at around 175 isn't so impressive anymore is it. You'd also be surprised how strong you can get in a specific motion when you train for it. BB's don't train specifically for powerlifting, and neither does most people who don't compete in the sport. And also, some people just are really strong!

My sister was pulling 310 pounds at age 17 weighing 120 pounds with a few months training...Some people just have good pulling genetics.


^^^Soooo True^^^

[VIPpits]

Nice vid there flapjack!

[steve_d]

Here's my proof. Certainly not super human, but not bad.

whiteknight.scriptmania.com/cablesmurf.wmv (http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=2355504414&h=2GXOn&u=TZrbW)

hey, that's not proof, you missed your deadlift! Just teasin...good lifts. Squat is by far your best. squat is my worst. I've benched 350 raw paused at 175, deadlifted 610, but have only got up to 525 in squat (with suit)

Just another example of some people being better in other events. We have opposite strengths.

[flapjack]

Thanks. I'm sure I could do better with a canvas suit and double denim, open back bench shirt, but I've chosen not to go that route.

Bench has alway been my down fall. I like to deadlift...just wish it was on par with my squat.

[steve_d]

Thanks. I'm sure I could do better with a canvas suit and double denim, open back bench shirt, but I've chosen not to go that route.

Bench has alway been my down fall. I like to deadlift...just wish it was on par with my squat.

Yeah, thats what I hate about powerlifting. I'd rather we all just lift raw then to have inflated lifts. They have the argument to say it is preventative on injuries, but I would have to disagree when it takes years of training with these suits to even use them properly.

Do you always lift sumo?

[countrychic]

160 lbs which isn't that heavy but that was in the middle of my contest training so hopefully over the winter it will get higher :)

[C-money]

160 lbs which isn't that heavy but that was in the middle of my contest training so hopefully over the winter it will get higher :)


Thats still very good cc!... Id like to see Cara lift heavier more often, shes got tons of natural power, maybe i can convince her to try deadlifting more!

[GYMBRAT]

good job cc! nothin wrong with that...next goal 200lbs heh heh

[countrychic]

Thats still very good cc!... Id like to see Cara lift heavier more often, shes got tons of natural power, maybe i can convince her to try deadlifting more!

Thank-you Cmoney, I have to push myself harder every workout. I love dead's it is one of my favorite workouts. I know I can go heavier but my hands get tired and I can't hold the bar

[flapjack]

Yeah, thats what I hate about powerlifting. I'd rather we all just lift raw then to have inflated lifts. They have the argument to say it is preventative on injuries, but I would have to disagree when it takes years of training with these suits to even use them properly.

Do you always lift sumo?

No, I like to switch it up to hit different areas. I just get more power from sumo. My legs are stronger than my back.

I tried a canvas suit on once and couldn't get paralell with 300 lbs, so I took it off.

[Drummer]

I think I am going for 5 plates in a week or 2... off cycle ;) Im betting i can lift it once no problem.

~D~

[faller]

I know I can go heavier but my hands get tired and I can't hold the bar

Try useing the hook grip, you'll be amazed how much more you can lift after you get used it.

[Millennium Drop]

315 for 2 set of 8.

[tiramisu]

While I know it's nowhere nearly as good as some of you e-lifters. I pulled 425 this evening using the magic incantation "Up Up, You Bitch, UP".

woo hoo!

[XXXL]

I've done a 805 lbs deadlift in a strongman comp but when training for a bb'ing show I don't go much over 600 lbs.

Along with push presses, deadlifts are my all time fav exercise!

[CanadianIron]

425 for 2. Wanna hit 455 soon.

[AlladdinSane]

425 for 2. Wanna hit 455 soon.

THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE!!! YOUR DEADLIFTING MUSCLES CLEARLY AREN'T BIG ENOUGH TO DO THAT!!! VIDEO PLS!!!

[CanadianIron]

Oh did I say 425/455, I meant 595 and 685!

[AlladdinSane]

hehehe...

[L3]

THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE!!! YOUR DEADLIFTING MUSCLES CLEARLY AREN'T BIG ENOUGH TO DO THAT!!! VIDEO PLS!!!

too soon....

[AlladdinSane]

Sorry. :)

[L3]

no need to apolgize, nothing has been proven or disproven yet
and somehow
i get the feeling it will never be
how unfortunate

[AlladdinSane]

I have video somewhere (on SD's phone, I think) of me curling the hundies if that'll work until he gets his vid up.

(only for a couple reps, but drug-free, so that's something I think)

[ironwill]

post her up....I personally know you did, otherwise you wouldnt be saying it....straight shooter, but nonetheless, it may get some dudes excited to push a bit harder.....
id like to see it.....

[ironwill]

Try useing the hook grip, you'll be amazed how much more you can lift after you get used it.
I train her for offseason, i am helping her with grip strength and we have hooks to use......LATER....lol...
I try to not use grips or hooks until i get over 4 plates/side, then the hooks come out....At 200 lbs, she can use hooks...lolol...

[AlladdinSane]

post her up....I personally know you did, otherwise you wouldnt be saying it....straight shooter, but nonetheless, it may get some dudes excited to push a bit harder.....
id like to see it.....

I'll see if SD has the smarts to take it from his phone and stick it here.

[AlladdinSane]

I train her for offseason, i am helping her with grip strength and we have hooks to use......LATER....lol...
I try to not use grips or hooks until i get over 4 plates/side, then the hooks come out....At 200 lbs, she can use hooks...lolol...

I think he meant this hook grip, not hook.

[CanadianIron]

I usually do the overhand/underhand grip. Any stength advantage to using straps for having both hands overhand?

[Shortdave]

I usually do the overhand/underhand grip. Any stength advantage to using straps for having both hands overhand?

Less stress on the bicep and waaaay less potential for imbalances.

[Talo]

Here I did 530lbs on my last attempt - I was red lighted ( 2 red , 1 white ) as I hitched it a bit. My past best was 525 in the gym so I thought I would go for a PR. I should have gotten it too.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Talo2000#play/uploads

[tiramisu]

I almost double overhanded 405 yesterday but lost it at the top. Big noise :)

I'm going to have to learn how to use an over/under or a hook grip soon. I use the straps when I have to but I prefer not to.

[C-money]

ive done 550 with a hook grip... its rock solid and i love it... but i split my thumb right open... it bled everywhere.. but i do prefer the "feel" better than mixed grip

[ironwill]

I think he meant this hook grip, not hook.
ahhh, thanks for clarification......Ive never tried that.....good tidbit of info guys , we will give that a go next time...

[CanadianIron]

Not to sound like a huge pussy, but that grip ****ing kills! I wouldnt do it for anything over 3 plates. Under/Over is way better IMO.

[dremen]

I've finaly got my max dead up to 360 pounds, natty.

I love deads and i do a ton of em with several stances to work all the muscles i can. Start off low for a few sets then max it out and then keep going and lower weight each time.

[phatty]

jsut did 635 last night for 2 thats my best ever.

[tums1000]

not to sure on 1 rep max i usually stick with 315 and do 8-10 reps very controlled and slow i bet i could do almost 500 for,ill try it out next time i do deads ..

[XXXL]

Love seeing that bar bend...

[CanadianIron]

not to sure on 1 rep max i usually stick with 315 and do 8-10 reps very controlled and slow i bet i could do almost 500 for,ill try it out next time i do deads ..

Deads get heavy fast.. i wouldnt expect you to do 500 if you've never been close. I can rep 365 but I have a difficult time with anything over 405.

[Shortdave]

Love seeing that bar bend...

That dude in the back with the notepad is awesome, totally shocked by the big guy.

Awesome pull man!

[tiramisu]

Love seeing that bar bend...

Does making the face give you the extra 5 pounds? :)

Nice lift.

[XXXL]

Nah, but it is the face I make when I feel like my head is going to blow off my neck from the high blood pressure... haha

[_Ragnar_]

I got 315 for 10 no straps today. That's the most I have lifted without straps.

[EpicPhaill]

My best would be a single @ 500. Or 19 @ 315 (end of workout)

[Danger]

Upto 455 x 4 double overhand w/straps right after 405 x 8, think I can definitely hit 500 by the end of the year.

[hommes]

455lbs