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    Default Fixing a lagging deadlift?

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    19, 6’3, 215 BW

    My latest 3x5 numbers are:
    Squat: 315
    Bench: 185
    Deadlift: 320
    Press: 120

    Eating about 4,000 calories/250 grams of protein per day

    My question is regarding my deadlift. I’m aware that the deadlift should be much heavier than the squat, and mine clearly is not.

    Here’s my last squat set: 315 Squat Set - YouTube

    I don’t have a recent deadlift video, but from my own experience I can say that I generally have a hard time finding a strong starting position with tension and leg drive. I have long arms, but even longer legs relative to my body.

    With all this in mind, could it be a good idea to deadlift 3 times a week and see how it goes? I think the extra practice could help me boost my numbers a bit, but I also want to make sure that I don’t overtrain myself. Is this something I should try?

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    You can try anything you want to try. I would suggest you try 5000 calories first.

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    Why did you stop deadlifting three times a week?

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    Show us a set of squats filmed from a 45 degree angle from the rear.

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