the other way to do deficits is off a high box and not let the bar touch the ground between reps. The bar ends up going down to your toes so its a true deficit, but you use stretch reflex to bounce at the bottom (not a bounce of the plates), like a squat. It's not a "dead"-lift in the true sense (only the first rep is).
This can be used to address a lockout weak point by overloading the top portion, but has an advantage over rack pulls etc by simulating a real deadlift.
Deficits are great for lockout.
But in my experience, it's because of the increased speed.
I don't see how it will overload the top but the aim for deficits is to increase speed from the floor, thus increasing momentum for an easier lock out.
By the way man, sorry for not having a chat yesterday I was in a bit of a rush.
Good luck for today man.
Each time I've attempted a 1RM, breaking the weight from the floor has always been the hardest part of the lift. Once the weight is going it flys up! I was looking to work from a small deficit, pulling about 50% of my max 1RM for one set. My assistance exercises are done in deficit.
??? Maybe I'm missing something but this makes no sense to me, how is a deficit deadlift going to 'overload the top portion'?
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