Deadlift: Does it count as a set if you stand up after each repetition?

Asked by: Erik Hawk

Yes, depending on your goals This changes the results of the exercise somewhat. From a hypertrophy standpoint, the more you are ‘resting’ between reps, the more you’re losing a bit of Time-Under-Tension, which means the muscles will have a little bit less stimulus to grow.

Should I reset after every rep on deadlift?

Competitive powerlifters should strive to simulate meet conditions in training as much as possible. By doing reset deadlifts, you can practice visualization, set-up, breathing, and technique with each rep, but with a touch-and-go approach, you only get one shot on the first rep of each set.

How many times should I deadlift in a set?

The number of sets should be around 3 to 6, utilizing a pattern of more sets with fewer reps and fewer sets for more reps. Reps at this high of a number will require a lighter weight since even 20 pounds can quickly start to feel like 100 by your last dozen reps.

Can you rest between deadlift reps?

Take 2-3 minutes rest between sets. Intermediate: 3 sets of 5 reps. Use the same weight in each set. As soon as you’re able to do 3 sets of 5 reps, increase the weight in the next workout.

How do you do a deadlift with multiple reps?

Let me explain touches on repetitions are where you do not reset the bar down on the floor between reps if you're doing multiple rep sets. This is what it'll look like bar up off the floor.

Are touch and go deadlifts cheating?

It’s Not Cheating!



For some reason, internet trolls and even some seasoned lifters regard the touch-and-go deadlift as cheating – the opposite of a true deadlift. From one perspective, they may have a point, but from another perspective, they’re missing a whole lot of benefits that the touch-and-go can deliver.

Are high rep deadlifts good?

Yes, high rep deadlifts are good for building muscle. Not only will high reps be effective at building muscle, but deadlifts also make it efficient to build multiple muscle groups at the same time.

Should I only do 1 set of deadlifts?

It is best to perform deadlifts no more than 2 times per week. Training deadlifts too frequently can result in overtraining and injury. Only perform deadlifts 3 times per week as part of a total body training program where deadlifts are the primary lower body lift.

Why are deadlifts so taxing?

Heavy deadlifts are extremely taxing on the central nervous system. This means your body needs more time to recover. In fact, it’s so taxing that some coaches recommend taking the deadlift out completely for their more advanced, sport specific athletes.

What is a good 5 rep deadlift?

And they’re encouraged to be able to deadlift at least 1.75 times their bodyweight (or 1.5 times bodyweight for five reps).

Did Arnold do deadlifts?

Arnold says his best gym powerlifts were: squat 545 lbs. (247 kg.), bench press 500 lbs. (227 kg.), and deadlift 710 (322 kg.).

Is the deadlift the king of exercises?

The reason the deadlift is considered the king of all the exercise is because it is a great indicator of strength. If you can deadlift an impressive weight, there is a good chance that you can handle heavyweight in general, as proven in previous points it works most of your body.

Do deadlifts build mass?

But, deadlifts can help you build more muscle, increase strength, enhance your posture, and even improve athleticism.

Why don t bodybuilders do deadlifts?

Supposed bodybuilders load up a bar just to see how much they can lift. That’s not bodybuilding and, as with squats, many guys just aren’t built for deadlifts (the ideal shape is short with relatively long arms), so this becomes a strength exercise that hits the glutes and legs as much as the back.

Do deadlifts grow legs?

Unsurprisingly no, the hamstrings and quads do not change much in length during a classic conventional deadlift. Therefore, they are taken through a limited ROM and we do not get a nice big stretch on these muscles, one of the most important factors for growth.