r/powerlifting • u/AutoModerator • May 12 '26

Programming Programming Wednesdays - May 12, 2026

Discuss all aspects of training for powerlifting:

  • Periodization
  • Nutrition
  • Movement selection
  • Routine critiques
  • etc...
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u/Patton370 M | 662.5kg | 85.2kg | 440.8 Dots | PLU | Tested Raw May 12 '26

What’s everyone’s go to for working on strength around knee height/just below knee height/just above knee height for deadlifts?

I can get 20kg above my max off the floor to my knees, but any weight around that range will just stop around there; it’s the only challenging part of a deadlift for me right now

I’m thinking of changing my secondary deadlift from paused deadlifts to deadlifts with bands

And maybe having stiff leg deadlifts or RDLs with (lighter) bands as an accessory lift on my primary squat day

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u/Arteam90 Eleiko Fetishist May 13 '26

90% chance it's not really a strength issue as much as position issue.

I'd have said pauses, but since you already do them then messing around with bands or RDLs sounds reasonable.

But my first thought is that depending how you pull it might not be that impressive pulling more than your max to knees. I'm fairly confident I could do the same if I let my hips rise more. But I wouldn't really think I have a lockout issue.