Originally Posted by
MPhelps
5'7". 205lbs. 39 yo male.
LP for 3 months switched to advanced novice last week. Deloaded squats from 325 to 295. Kept DL the same since it was at 315 and want to keep it higher than squat. My problem is that since I hit 315, I've been stalling on DL. First time at 315 I couldn't get it off the floor. Waited 5 minutes, got pissed and pulled 3 reps. Next time (4 days later) I pulled 315x5 just fine. Next time I failed all lifts including squats for the first time at 320. DL I hit my last warmup at 275x2 and then failed 320 not getting it off the floor. Started adv. Novice with DL at 315x5. No problem. Now 7 days later (trying DL once a week), I fail at 320. First I couldn't get the bar off the floor. Waited a few minutes, got pissed and got 320x4. Seems to be a reoccurring theme. Now I get enough sleep, eat 250g protein a day, plenty of food, wear a belt, alternate grip, use chalk. I feel like when I pull, I'm moving the bar but it's not cooperating. Is it possible my cheap barbell is bending too much before it leaves the floor causing me to not be able to pull it? Dumb question? Repetitive inquiry? Also, I've been DLing barefoot until a couple weeks ago. (Wearing chucks, I know, I started with stronglifts though). Today I kicked the shoes off and was able to get my 4 reps barefoot. I also have a degenerative disc issue with my sacro-iliac joint which causes quite a bit of pain. Maybe I'm at my pain threshold and gaining higher than 315 will take a while. (Squat seems to dislike 320 too).