Trap bar deadlift moderate progression program update

Trap bar deadlift moderate progression program update:

Last week was 425.

Tonight I hit 435 and 445. So up 20lbs.

Was contemplating 455, but that violates the program principles. 

I’m pretty sure it wouldn’t have been a problem.

Program says stop with plenty left in the tank. So I did.

Ego was telling me to do it, wisdom was telling me to follow the program.

445 was the first rep that felt like there was some real weight on the bar. 

Still went straight up so no issues.

Back and hip feel good. That’s a big win.

I anticipate that things will slow down now, as I’ve entered the real weight zone.

And that’s ok. Let's see what happens next week.

Eric Dempsey

MS, ISSA Master Trainer

Dempseys Resolution Fitness

Late Night Trap Bar Deadlift Workout

A good night of training in the Iron Garage.

Tested the back and hip with 405.

It went up easy with no pain. I could have done a lot more.

But I’m trying to be the old wise man instead of the young fool.

The program is working, so let it work.

The next goal will be 425. If the back and hip are good, I’ll go from there.

The lesson of slower safe progression is one I wished I’d learned in my teen years.

Leave your ego outside the gym and you will find success.

Eric Dempsey

Master Sergeant, US Army Retired,

MS, ISSA Master Trainer

Dempseys Resolution Fitness