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Form check: 100kg deficit deadlift?

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Asked by: Chris Kanter

How heavy should deficit deadlifts be?

Loading for deficit deadlifts should be lighter than traditional deadlifts. A good rule of thumb is to use 10-25% less weight compared to traditional deadlifts.

How much weaker is a deficit deadlift?

Training Intensities/Percentages



I find that when programming deficit deadlifts, sets and reps can be kept the same as in regular pulls, however training percentages are often 5-15% lower than the regular deadlift.

How do you know if your deadlift form is correct?

You don't want to do that you want to stay nice and smooth just squeeze your glutes at the top. Stand up in a good position. That's a deadlift put it right back down. Brett.

Are deficit deadlifts harder than regular deadlifts?

Deficit deadlifts are harder than conventional deadlifts and most other deadlift variations because they challenge the back muscles, hip mobility, and have an increased time under tension. It can also be an extra challenge for those with longer legs and short torsos because of the increased range of motion.

How much should a 90kg man deadlift?

Deadlift Strength Standards

Body Weight Untrained Advanced
67 37.5 110.0
75 40.0 117.5
82 42.5 125.0
90 45.0 130.0

Why are deficit deadlifts harder?

Due to the increased range of motion, the deficit deadlift can present more of a challenge than the standard deadlift and can put more emphasis on your back. You may not be able to use the same heavy weights you do a regular deadlift, but this variation can still help improve your posterior chain strength.

Do deficit deadlifts build quads?

Increased Leg Strength



As a result, the deficit deadlift will activate your quads much more than the standard deadlift. In fact, the deficit deadlift can be viewed as having similar qualities as the squat and will use the same leg muscles.

What is the hardest deadlift?

501 kg

The heaviest deadlift is 501 kg (1,104.5 lb), and was achieved by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (Iceland) at Thor’s Power Gym, Kópavogur, Iceland, on .

Why stand on a plate while Deadlifting?

The main benefit that deficit deadlifts offer is the increased range of motion. Standing with your feet on plates mean you have to pull the bar further, which increases the recruitment of your glutes, hamstrings and lower back.

Should you touch the floor on deadlifts?

Possible then touch and go is your choice. If you're looking to maximize strength particularly for the deadlift. Then you're likely better off utilizing the dead stop version.

Did Steve Reeves do deadlifts?

Hercules Unchained



Reeves was known for having an incredible V-taper and massive upper back that was so visually stunning that he was cast as Hercules in several films. Although he used many upper back exercises in his workouts, a significant part of his Herculean physique can be attributed to the Reeves deadlift.