Originally Posted by
LilDrunkenSmurf
Deadlift challenge kicked my ass. As a powerlifter who's high volume set is usually 8, this was rough. I usually do ~9 sets of 3-5 reps, not counting warm-up (5/3/1 program), so this was a huge deviation in terms of volume. Considering this 225 is ~51% of my 1RM. It was too easy up front, and ridiculous by the end. I opted to have a buddy who likes challenges come with me. I did it fasted (pre-workout and BCAA, 13 hours fasted), he scarfed down a sandwich beforehand. His mistake.
I did the entire thing mixed grip, to try and preserve my forearms. I think I chalked up around set 3-4, and belted at set 10. We took a quick bathroom break before set 10, and didn't stop the timer for it.
Set 10 - 17:47
Set 14 - 29:13
Buddy tapped out after set 17.
I tapped out after set 18, when my lower back started getting too tight. I finished set 18 w/ 54:24 on the clock.
That means I did 171/210 reps, and he did 153/210 reps. I moved 38,745lbs total, and he moved 34,425lbs total.