8wks out- Deadlifts to 77% / 455lbs + bands

Friday night deadlifts!

Worked up to 77% of an estimated 600lb training max.. 455lbs plus monster mini bands to build explosiveness at lockout.

Adding bands to pull against probably only adds 50-60lbs to the bar, but its the way the bands hit and load the tension at lock that really makes them work. You are forced to accelerate into the bands and build speed and explosiveness. Typically if I fail a deadlift, its at the transition-to-lockout point.. by pulling against bands I am working to build on my weakness. When deadlifting speed helps break thru sticking points.

Deadlifts against bands:
135x3
225x3
315x3
405x2
455x2
455x2

Rackpulls at knee:
315x3
405x3
500x3
500x3
500x3

Double Overhand Shrugs:
315x10x3

Hanging Leg Raises:
15 Reps x 3 Sets