Current max squatting a bit higher than my bodyweight of 175 lbs, which is 195 lbs. It's been 9 months, but admittedly I've had a lot of detours along the way. So it should be around 3 to 6 months that you hit 1.5 bodyweight, with best conditions (recovery, food, sleep etc)

After getting heavier on the deadlift I noticed my chest starts squeezing during the movement. Sometimes it really hurts and I'd like some advice on whether there is anything wrong with this ?

Hmm. Guess you've got a point, but I did use to recruit my chest quite a bit. The part about the lats and shoulders not being strong enough is probably true tho. That and I think my form was just breaking down. The pain in my chest was far more than just recruitment I'd say. More like a strain. Experienced it again yesterday with 265 on my 5th/final rep. Thrilled that I got that through though regardless. Four reps with relatively great form was an achievement. New PR, no matter how unimpressive to the more experienced.

Thanks! Been doing hyperextensions and rope cable crunches to assist a wee bit. Also rear delt work.

I deloaded and have been slowly going back up in weight. Attempting 265 again tomorrow.. we'll see how that goes.

This post has been edited by silasya77: Nov 3 2013, 02:21 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1f6mk1aVuA

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I think he made it pretty clear that he was simply recommending a different style of squat? Not really saying any which way was wrong.

I'd warm up with A and go with B for my last warm up and working set. Basically only when you need to.

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Well theres a reason for that ahaha. Its called a lifting competition for a reason and only those who carry serious enough poundages enter.

This post has been edited by silasya77: Apr 17 2014, 01:20 PM

Probably genetics. Your right arm's bicep insertion could be higher or lower thus making it look bigger but not stronger. Also could be a mechanical disadvantage due to said muscle insertions.

I did. Now after continuing my back pain has gotten so extreme that I'm advised not to lift any weights whatsoever. In the mean time recovering but takes a long time. Deadlift injuries are the hardest to heal from so lower the weights and film yourself to see what was wrong with your form. Heck, I thought my form was perfect. But guess it wasn't. Brought down my performance in everything and now it hurts just bending down to touch my toes. Does it hurt outside of the gym? If it does I'd advise you to lay off the heavy dls for a bit and not be an idiot like me ahaha

Ahaha yeah thats what the chiropractors telling me atm. But for me it's gotten really bad from before where I only felt it during deads or sometimes not at all. Just remember precautionary measures are better than injuries.