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    Default Deadlift wedge

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    Anyone using any deadlift wedges they'd recommend?

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    I like this one.
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    I bought a micro gainz deadlift jack awhile back. It makes getting that first 45 on there a lot easier.

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    I've had this one for about 3 years: Dead Wedge The Deadlift Jack Alternative. It's inexpensive and gets the job done.

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    My gym has a couple pairs, no name on them, work fine. They're pretty simple in design, so I don't think it matters which brand.

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    And you can always use a 2.5lb plate on the floor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe View Post
    And you can always use a 2.5lb plate on the floor.
    That's what I've always done. Cheap as dirt.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arkansan View Post
    I bought a micro gainz deadlift jack awhile back. It makes getting that first 45 on there a lot easier.
    It's nice looking and functional, but $70? C'mon, man!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe View Post
    And you can always use a 2.5lb plate on the floor.
    That’s what I’ve always used in my local gym. At home I just slip the 25Kg steel plates onto the bar with an axle stand, then all the other plates are smaller in diameter which makes it a doddle. Found the one and only reason to prefer 15Kg plates over 20Kg.

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    Check out the deadlift wedge at Dominion Strength (maker of the Starting Strength belt)! I am so tempted to get one of these (made in the USA!):

    Deadlift Jack for Easy Barbell Loading and Unloading - Small and Portable | website

    As already mentioned, a single Dead Wedge works fine, which I have already (made in China). If you prefer to skip the amazon link above:

    The Dead Wedge | Rogue Fitness

    I see Coach Andy Lewis above mentioned his do-it-yourself "$1.76" wedge construction last year, which I loved. Here's the forum thread (he already linked (above) to the complete story/video/diagrams on his site):

    $1.76 deadlift wedge DIY

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