ive done 5 plates for 3 reps, no straps either........ no matter how long ive neglected deadlifts im always able to rep out with 3 plates, 4 plates is a matter of a few weeks,, 5 after a few month,,, tore my hamstring doin a warm up set with only 50k each side of the bar last christmass tho?
id say bench is a better test of strength,,, not many able to chuck up 3 plus plates