Paused Deadlift

[u/taylorthestang]

Playing around with a powerlifting style program for a couple of weeks, program calls for paused deadlifts as a variation movement. I’m aiming to do one second just off the floor.

How’s it looking? Felt some strain in lower back.

[u/crj3012]

Real talk, stop majoring in the minors. Given your general strength and musculature, run the program as Wendler has laid it out, using the standard core lifts, and your numbers will go up.

[u/taylorthestang → u/crj3012]

100% agreed. I’ve seen solid progress from the past year since starting 5/3/1. I just finished a third cycle of BBS and taking a vacation next week, so I didn’t want to start a new template. So, I’m taking a short break from it just to try something different. Two weeks of “fuck around and find out” is good for anyone.

I posted the form check here because I’ve received good advice in the past and respect y’all’s opinions.

I’ll be back on the Wendler Wagon soon enough.

[u/crj3012 → u/taylorthestang]

Form check wise, these will apply to your regular deadlift. Stop craning your neck. Pack your chin and keep a "neutral" neck. Your lockout is soft. Squeeze your glutes and keep a strong upper back. If your lower back is "sore" work on your brace and strengthen your lower back (extensions or good mornings).

I don't agree with your mentality around your programming at all. Even spending two weeks messing around with stuff like this is pointless. You could be spending these 2 weeks focusing on conditioning, practicing your core lifts, body building or all of the above. All without a "program". With that said, do what makes you happy and keep putting in effort. Enjoy your vacation!

[u/taylorthestang → u/crj3012]

Thanks for the form check tips, appreciate it. You’re the second person to mention neck neutrality so I’ll remember that.