One of my clients just repping out 255lbs x 15 reps at under 165lbs bodyweight (video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ATpI9jFvA/)
We nailed the water. She came in under 165 for this competition. Over the course of the year we got her to clock in 20lbs lighter. The estimated 1RM is 380-400lbs. Because there are different energy systems for different duration efforts, a 1RM calculation becomes a little inaccurate after a 5RM. Nonetheless, to be 20lbs lighter and have moved the objective deadlift weight UP over the course of a year is spectacular. Moreover, here’s yet another example of how heavy lifting doesn’t just wantonly pile size onto a woman. She got LIGHTER. Intermediate-to-advanced lifters ought to be like this, in excess of 2x bodyweight for deadlift.
Just incredible work for @kateolaf. Give her some kudos, keeping in mind that she is not only a high compliance hard worker in fitness, but also involved in about ten other demanding pursuits at any given moment (ie - firefighting, boxing charity fundraiser, language study, multiple musical disciplines, etc.)
We nailed the water. She came in under 165 for this competition. Over the course of the year we got her to clock in 20lbs lighter. The estimated 1RM is 380-400lbs. Because there are different energy systems for different duration efforts, a 1RM calculation becomes a little inaccurate after a 5RM. Nonetheless, to be 20lbs lighter and have moved the objective deadlift weight UP over the course of a year is spectacular. Moreover, here’s yet another example of how heavy lifting doesn’t just wantonly pile size onto a woman. She got LIGHTER. Intermediate-to-advanced lifters ought to be like this, in excess of 2x bodyweight for deadlift.
Just incredible work for @kateolaf. Give her some kudos, keeping in mind that she is not only a high compliance hard worker in fitness, but also involved in about ten other demanding pursuits at any given moment (ie - firefighting, boxing charity fundraiser, language study, multiple musical disciplines, etc.)