Couple of deadlift questions

[Zaphod]

I enjoy deadlift like no other movement. But I've got a couple questions. First if how often to deadlift? Once a week? Every other week? Once a month?

And what sort of set and rep scheme? My goal is to lift heavier, much heavier. Compared to you guys I'm weak, my one rep maximum is probably around 300 pounds. So I thought I'd ask those that are stronger than me.

[Thesuperwallaby]

At least once a week.... I try to get it in at twice a week, I do sumo for back day and regular for leg day..... Not sure if this is the best advice in the world but that's what I'm rolling with lol

[Jshredz]

I do stiff legged dead lifts on leg day. I do regular dead lifts on my arm day which is my last workout of the week.
Use proper form and don't bang the weights on the floor.
Banging the weights on the floor is just a technique to get out more reps or weight. I don't recommend you do that as part as your regular training.
I don't consider myself the strongest but I can stiff and reg deadlift 405 lbs for a good 12-15reps

[Thesuperwallaby]

I do stiff legged dead lifts on leg day. I do regular dead lifts on my arm day which is my last workout of the week.
Use proper form and don't bang the weights on the floor.
Banging the weights on the floor is just a technique to get out more reps or weight. I don't recommend you do that as part as your regular training.
I don't consider myself the strongest but I can stiff and reg deadlift 405 lbs for a good 12-15reps

straight leg is good shit!

[Greenegorilla2]

Stiff leg is horrible for your back, but any type of dead lift isn't te greatest. At least once a week but ssome good advice I heard was make sure you work different style deads like sumo and conventional by rotating they will help you get stronger in the other lift. For example lifting conventional will help your sumo and vice versa.

[Jshredz]

Stiff leg is horrible for your back, but any type of dead lift isn't te greatest. At least once a week but ssome good advice I heard was make sure you work different style deads like sumo and conventional by rotating they will help you get stronger in the other lift. For example lifting conventional will help your sumo and vice versa.

True if you go too heavy and use shitty form you can damage your back. Using proper form and building up slowly it will make your back strong.

Most trainees I seen have very poor technique. They bang the weights on the floor, which will destroy your back. They also tend to go past the vertical when bringing the weight up, which can also cause damage to the lower back.

[cb1]

The things that build my DL. Load the weight in all 35s. Makes you start deep. Rack pulls or mats under the weight. Starts the weight higher you should pull more. Bands from elitefts. These teach you to explode from the beggining. Good mornings a must. Reverse hyper if your gym has one. Lots of heavy abb work. I do incline sit ups with 100lb dumbell on my chest. Rotate these exercises one each week.

[HFO3]

I enjoy deadlift like no other movement. But I've got a couple questions. First if how often to deadlift? Once a week? Every other week? Once a month?

And what sort of set and rep scheme? My goal is to lift heavier, much heavier. Compared to you guys I'm weak, my one rep maximum is probably around 300 pounds. So I thought I'd ask those that are stronger than me.

If your goal is strength.

this is sort of a loaded question... once a week is sufficient, however depending on other variables, e.g. your body type, current conditioning, gear, nutrition, rest, the rest of your regimen you could train with deads every 4 days. Need more info:)

[Zaphod]

My goal is strength. Body type? Not real sure there. Decent size frame but I have a hard time putting on muscle. My current condition is fair, in my opinion. Nutrition? I don't really count calories, just try to eat smart. Minimal eating out, very little junk food. Maybe a candy bar twice a week is my guilty pleasure. Right now I'm trying to clean up my diet a bit and maintain my consistency in going to the gym. I'm someone who can only change one thing at a time. Otherwise it gets too overwhelming and I don't see the results quick enough and I stop altogether. So I've got the workout consistency down, now I'm trying to get the diet in some semblance of order.

But the goal is strength.

[cb1]

If you squat once a wk and some sort of DL once a wk your lower body should be worked plenty.

[HFO3]

My goal is strength. Body type? Not real sure there. Decent size frame but I have a hard time putting on muscle. My current condition is fair, in my opinion. Nutrition? I don't really count calories, just try to eat smart. Minimal eating out, very little junk food. Maybe a candy bar twice a week is my guilty pleasure. Right now I'm trying to clean up my diet a bit and maintain my consistency in going to the gym. I'm someone who can only change one thing at a time. Otherwise it gets too overwhelming and I don't see the results quick enough and I stop altogether. So I've got the workout consistency down, now I'm trying to get the diet in some semblance of order.

But the goal is strength.

I understand, Personally, I would focus on the nutrition aspect of things before strength. Here's why:
Once you are certain what you're eating daily in macros, you will know where you're lacking and can quickly fix it. This alone will add strength to all your lifts. I use www.fitday.com it is a free user friendly web site for calorie counting and could potentially save you years of frustration from lack of results. If you know what you're putting in your body on the daily, you can measure the results to your expectations and then adjust your nutrition plan accordingly.
Other wise, you are putting the cart before the horse and will be second guessing yourself. This takes a small amount of time and offers a huge return on your investment.

Nobody changes everything at once, personal experience and hindsight are great teachers, good instruction is faster. Dialing in on our nutrition is the most important variable for change by any standard:)

[Zaphod]

Okay, thanks. I'll check that out and try to get the diet straight.

[Zaphod]

Broke up the deadlift doldrums with sumo deadlift. I thought it would be awkward at first but it's just a natural transition.