I have to confess that I love the deadlift. There is truly something primal about pulling a loaded bar off the ground. I know that the squat is the freakier lift, primarily because always at the back of your mind you know that if something goes wrong you are under that load of iron.
Lately I have been enjoying the training videos of the Oly lifters at MDUSA and props to those guys and gals but again its the slow grinding pull of the deadlift that does it for me. What better lift showcases the true power that can be applied to raw steel. Check out the old school lifter in the opening shot: I just love that bar bending under the load.
Tonight I felt like shit but 5/3/1 had me chasing a PB. It helped that a number of the lads at PTC Perth were grooving their opening lifts for a competition at the Muscle Pit on Sunday. While they were banging out sets I sat quietly and focused on my preparation. Warm-ups felt light (always a good sign for me) my preceding work sets were good and then up went my PB. As always the lads stop what they are doing and there are plenty of shouts of encouragement and filming. Regardless of how motivated you are you can't help squeeze another 5% from the crew willing you on.
Bar slams down, another milestone reached, this isn't then end just the next step. Next week more weight, more sweat, more shouts of encouragement. I love this shit!
Speaking of PB deadlifts, check out the insane deadlift from the 1988 Hawaiian record breakers meet. If memory serves me this was also where Dr Squat broke 1000 pounds in the squat. Now despite the fact the guy is the video is about 5 foot nothing and he has arms longer than a baboon he lifts 300+ at 60 kg bodyweight. Absolutely insane!!!
Stay Strong
Thomo
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