Beginner question btw.
Since I’ve started doing bb correctly (last october), the exercise I have the most consistent results in terms of strength is the deadlift. I do it differently than other exercises in two ways: I only do two sets a week (4-6 range), and I do the reps the rest-pause sort of way. The rest-pause is because I can’t touch-down-and-go with 300lbs. I have to set the weights down, then stabilize them and reset myself for the next rep.
My question is: Are there other exercises that would give me the same strength gains from only doing two sets and rest-pausing? Should I do it for arm pressing which is my slowest gaining exercise? Or is there something about the deadlift that makes it special that way?
Weights will hit the floor, but it’s the nature of the exercise. It’s called DEADlift for a reason.
Cressy has a whole lot of video’s on deadlifts. Look them up.
Use less weight and learn proper form.
Rest pause is when you trash your muscle on your regular exercise, then squeeze in a few more. The key is to rest as little as possible. It’s not about “resting and stabilizing”. It’s about taking a few breaths and cranking out a few more, AFTER your regular set. Think 20 reps breathing squat.
[quote]qsar wrote:
Beginner question btw.
Since I’ve started doing bb correctly (last october), the exercise I have the most consistent results in terms of strength is the deadlift. I do it differently than other exercises in two ways: I only do two sets a week (4-6 range), and I do the reps the rest-pause sort of way. The rest-pause is because I can’t touch-down-and-go with 300lbs. I have to set the weights down, then stabilize them and reset myself for the next rep.
My question is: Are there other exercises that would give me the same strength gains from only doing two sets and rest-pausing? Should I do it for arm pressing which is my slowest gaining exercise? Or is there something about the deadlift that makes it special that way?
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2 heavy work sets in the 4-6 rep range will work for gaining strength. Reseting on the deadlift isn’t rest-pause (but it doesn’t matter).
What have you been doing for your other big movements?