How much should I deadlift if I missed/did not attempt reps in the previous workout?

[Soda]

Last week I was planning to do 415x5, but after 1 rep, I felt I did not have it in me. Just felt tired or "off" that day. This was after taking a week off. The previous DL workout (last one before the week break) was 405x5.

After lifting 415x1, I de-loaded and did 375x5. So this week, should I attempt 415x5 again, or just do 385x5 and keep working back up? I've never been 100% sure about protocols for missed reps.

[hollismb]

Last week I was planning to do 415x5, but after 1 rep, I felt I did not have it in me. Just felt tired or "off" that day. This was after taking a week off. The previous DL workout (last one before the week break) was 405x5.

After lifting 415x1, I de-loaded and did 375x5. So this week, should I attempt 415x5 again, or just do 385x5 and keep working back up? I've never been 100% sure about protocols for missed reps.

[Simon Rest]

sometimes you just haven't recovered properly on the day. Do 415 x 5 again, I bet you get it.

[B. Murphy]

sometimes you just haven't recovered properly on the day. Do 415 x 5 again, I bet you get it.

This is what I would do too. Some days you might not have it and need a little additional recovery. Go after 415.

[Miro]

Why not do 410x5, since your last successful 5RM was 405?

[Vogstar]

I would repeat the 405.
Why would you add 10lbs to your work weight after a week off?

[jwagner]

I would repeat the 405.
Why would you add 10lbs to your work weight after a week off?

Because he didn't take the week off fully. He hit a single at 415 and then did 5 at ~90%. So, now he's had an extra dose of volume and more time for recovery. If he doesn't make the 415 this week, then he could back off to 395 (~95%) and start working up in 5 lb increments.

At these weights, it may also be time to start rotating in some pulling alternatives a la PP3/Andy Baker or start rotating rep ranges (i.e., 1x5, 2x3, 3x2, 5x1).

[Tiburon]

I would recommend giving a serious evaluation of the situation and asking WHY did you miss the reps. Then you will know what to do

[OZ-USF-UFGator]

I bet if you skip deads this week, next week you'll hit 415 X 5.

[OZ-USF-UFGator]

This makes sense.



This does not.

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You're wrong. Taking a week off of dead lifting after hitting 4 plates and when showing signs of overtraining them, which the OP seemed to be showing signs of should lead to recovery and increase in expressed strength.