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  1. #1
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    Default Deadlift stall

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    Male, 33, 5’6.25”, 188

    Deadlift 430 x 5
    Squat 395 x 5
    Bench 265 x 5
    Press 165 x 5

    In the last month my deadlift came to a screeching halt. I worked up to 430 x 5, then when I put on 435 I could barely do 1.

    I have to train at 5 am. I backed up to 405, ran it up to 430 and on that day I had to train in the afternoon therefore I was able to properly fuel a few hours before training and 430 x 5 flew off the floor. A week later (in the morning) could barely move 435. Before I went to bed I ate some oats to try to be as un-fasted as possible. I always eat a banana immediately after wake up and put 2 tbsp of sugar in my pre workout.

    Program is currently as follows-
    Monday
    Bench or Press 5 x 5
    Bench or press 3 x 8
    LTE 3 x 12

    Tuesday
    Deadlift 1 set 5 reps
    Squat 5 x 5
    Chins 3 set x up to 15

    Thursday
    Bench or press running it out
    Bench or press 3-5 rm
    Weighted dips 3 sets x 5 reps
    LTE 3 x 12

    Friday
    Squat running it out (have been able to stick with 1 set of 5 so far)
    Clean 5 sets x 3 reps
    Chins 3 sets x up to 15

    Everything but my deadlift is progressing like it should. My current solution is figure out a way to train later in the day on Tuesdays so I can get properly fueled. Looking for other suggestions

  2. #2
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    Your bodyweight is low - are you working on moving that up? Adding some daily protein and calories might be the one change you need. I can think of ideas for programming, but I'd recommend trying that first and see what happens.

  3. #3
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    I could try harder to gain weight.

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