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Title: Learning to deadlift OFF the rack
Post by: thewickedtruth on March 01, 2007, 08:54:27 AM

I've never deadlifted off the rack in lord knows how long. I like the ease of use and positioning it gives me. Now as of yesterday I was able to pick up over 600lbs. Ended up being 660. I felt great and felt like I cheated myself at the same time. The bar is a foot from the floor but well below my knees. Should I just start picking it up from the floor from now on out to help get that last bit of room? Or will a foot make that big of a difference in the lift?  ???

Title: Re: Learning to deadlift OFF the rack
Post by: SL-Dubbs on March 01, 2007, 08:02:51 PM

Personally I alternate week to week, and only pull from the floor once a month.

Week 1 I pull High racks, just above the knee

Week 2 Low racks below the knee

Week 3 High Racks

Week 4 From the floor

Title: Re: Learning to deadlift OFF the rack
Post by: Big Lee on March 22, 2007, 03:21:45 PM

Why do you do it that way.  Serious question.  I can get 560 from the floor, no belt or straps and really need to get to 660 from floor, Cant seem to budge anymore.