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How to Improve Deadlift Start?
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matias95
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Join date: Jul 2012
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RampantBadger wrote:
snatch grip deadlifts for assistance work


How do you progress with these? I've been doing them for a month or so for sets of 5 and adding sets every week while using the same weight. I would guess that as long as there is some sort of progression it's not that important, but I like to know what others are thinking and doing.

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Barge
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Starting strength, at least for me, is almost all leg strength. Your low back is rounding because you're not leading with your chest. If your hips rise and the chest doesn't it's hard for your low back to stay arched.

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AntiLopa
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i've notice in the last sessions that my first rep is much better then the fifth.
although this is obvious it got me think.

what if i'll do 5 singles instead of one set of five?
is there a reason why should i not do it?

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usmccds423
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Join date: Jan 2008
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What kind of reps are people using when doing the deficit deads? Also are you using it as an accessory lift or is it a main lift?

Thanks

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Dr J
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Join date: Oct 2009
Location: Mississippi, USA
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I'll substitute it for regular deads for a few weeks at a time (3-5). I typically keep reps in the 3-6 range, increasing weight and decreasing reps each succeeding week.

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usmccds423
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Alright cool, thanks for the reponses about deficit depth as well.

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