Programming
[tabl class=”table-condensed” caption=”” width=”100%” colalign=”center”] Workout A3×5 Deadlift. [/tabl]
How to Progress
Every time you complete Workout A you’ll add a total of 5 lb to the bar for the next workout. If 5 lb seems too challenging, you can switch to 2.5 lb increases.
What if I am stalling on 3×5?
In the Intermediate stage of training, you may start having difficulties adding 5 lb each week to your 3×5 deadlift. To allow for progress, you’ll move from a 3×5 to Reverse Pyramid Training (RPT) rep scheme. You’ll know when to switch to RPT squat workouts if you are unable to get all 15 reps in two consecutive squat workouts. For full instructions on how to switch from 3×5 to RPT see the FAQ and search for RPT.
When to move to the next level?
Open up the weightlifting spreadsheet that you originally downloaded in the Program Design lesson and make sure your current stats are inputted for this movement. Take a look at the 1RM Weight Ranges table and find this movement and movement level. You’ll see a numerical range. You will progress to the next level once your 1RM surpasses the upper end of the range. For example, let’s assume a 135 lb female athlete named Rachel is in the beginner bench press level with a 3×5 at 90 lb bench press. The upper end of her range is 116. So she will progress to Elementary bench press once her estimated 1RM is 116 or slightly over. Now, noticed I said estimated 1RM so there is no need to actually test your 1RM. The way you can get your 1RM from your 3×5 is to multiply by 1.15. Rachels estimated 1RM is 103.5 given her 3×5 is 90 ( 90 * 1.15 = 103.5 ). This means she is not ready to move onto Elementary. She will be ready to move onto Elementary once she can do a 3×5 bench press at 102.5 lb which will give her an estimated 1RM at 117.
Once you have an estimated 1RM above the range, you will mark this lesson as complete and print out the Intermediate Deadlift level.