Can you gain 40lbs on your deadlift in 8 weeks? Yes! How many times have you gone into a powerlifting meet and it all comes down to your deadlifts to determine if you place first or fourth? I am sure this is a common predicament. I do not have the answer, but I do have a workout that can guarantee you an increase in your next deadlift.
Gain 40lbs On Your Deadlift In 8 Weeks – Your Commitment
But before trying this routine, you must make a commitment to yourself that you will:
- Have a goal
- Be patient
- Never use the word can’t
- Train to win.
Even though I use the sumo style, conventional-style deadlifts will also benefit from this routine as well. I use an eight-week training cycle, deadlifting once per week. I increase my weight by 20 pounds each week. My reason for this is that I don’t like to overtrain the back, and eight weeks is short and sweet. Also, you must not peak early
If your max is 500 pounds, you can expect to make an increase of 35-40 pounds in eight weeks. Because my starting lifts are begun with percentages that are never lower than 80%, we will use 80% to start the cycle.
The Workout
On this workout, you will also start your deadlifts one week earlier than your squats or benches.
Rest 8-10 days before the meet.
Max = 500 x 80% = 400 lbs.
| Week 1: | 155 x 10 | 235 x 3 | 335 x 1 | 400 x 4 x 2 | ||
| Week 2: | 155 x 10 | 245 x 3 | 340 x 1 | 420 x 4 x 2 | ||
| Week 3: | 155 x 10 | 245 x 3 | 340 x 1 | 440 x 4 x 2 | ||
| Week 4: | 155 x 10 | 255 x 3 | 350 x 1 | 400 x 1 | 460 x 4 x 2 | |
| Week 1-4 assistance exercises.
Heavy pulldowns (front & back) 4 x 8 Low cable rowing 4 x 8 Dumbbell shrugs (bend body slightly forward) 70 x 10 x 2, 75 x 6, 80 x 6, 90 x 6, 100 x 10 x 2 |
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| Week 5: | 185 x 10 | 255 x 3 | 350 x 1 | 420 x 1 | 480 x 2 x 2 | |
| Week 6: | 185 x 10 | 255 x 3 | 350 x 1 | 435 x 1 | 500 x 2 x 2 | |
| Week 7: | 185 x 10 | 275 x 3 | 375 x 1 | 450 x 1 | 520 x 2 x 2 | |
| Week 8: | 185 x 10 | 275 x 3 | 375 x 1 | 475 x 1 | 540 x 2 x 2 | |
| Weeks 5-8 assistance exercises:
(Heavy) Same exercises as weeks 1-4, except weeks 5-7 do 3 x 6, and on week 8 do 2 x 6 |
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| Warm-up: | 185 x 8 | 255 x 8 | 350 x 1 | 420 x 1 | 475 x 2 | |
| Contest:
475 first attempt, 515 second attempt, 535-540 third attempt. |
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Always stretch before lifting. For a grip problem, use acupressure on the wrist for 30 seconds and then wrap the wrist tightly.
Nutrition And Supplements
If you want to gain 40lbs on your deadlift in 8 weeks, you’ll need to also focus on nutrition, recovery and supplementation. You’ll need to make sure you’re eating plenty of protein. Not to mention quality carbs and fats. Also, use a good supplement regimen. For example, a pre-workout, protein powder, a multi, joint support, and creatine. You can find everything you need right here on illpumpyouup.com
Next, make sure you recover! Get plenty of rest on your off-days and get quality sleep.