I did it! 205 lbs x 2 deadlift

[inlovewithmybestfriend]

I made a post recently about hitting 195 lbs x 2 after recovered (sort of) from hysterectomy (beeeg ass fibroids) in May 2022. I started on Nov 21 and aimed for 205 in 4 weeks. Well on 12/21, I hit 195 x 2 so just a bit short. But today I made it to 205! I live in an apt so I need the padding and with the hex bar it prolly helped a lot more if I were to use the Olympic bar. But as mentioned in my previous post, my body mechanics changed somehow after the surgery so I wasn’t able to use the Olympic bar from the floor or on the pads anymore sadly. Maybe one day I’ll be able to. I was going to keep going but my partner complained about the apt shaking lol.

Edit: added IG link and realize my acct is private. I’m dumb. Sorry

Edit: I’m already getting shit for having to lift with a hex bar and noise dampening pads bc apparently it’s not technically a deadlift if it’s raised from the ground. Or idk what else they’re finding faults with. Not sure how else I’m supposed to lift in an apt on the top floor. I don’t understand why some people gotta tear down people like this. It sucks. If you don’t care or like my content, just downvote and move on.

Edit 3: Many thanks to @holywalk-kiri for reminding me to flip the handles to increase the distance! I’ll do that next and see if I can still do 205.

Edit 4: Just in case anyone has a similar setup and wants to increase distance and full range of motion, you can use a platform to increase fhe distance and get full range of motion. Thank you @mara6191 for the recommendation.

 

[niagaraboy]

@inlovewithmybestfriend Good job.

If you wanted to increase the range of motion a bit you can of course lift with the bottom handles if your body currently lets you.

 

[inlovewithmybestfriend]

@niagaraboy Thank you!! I appreciate it! OMG thanks for reminding me. I totally forgot about the handles!!! I’m going to switch it next time. Still getting used to the hex bar. Thanks again!

 

[niagaraboy]

@inlovewithmybestfriend Haha no worries, a surprising amount of people forget there are lower handles as well as the high ones!

 

[inlovewithmybestfriend]

@niagaraboy lol glad to know I’m not the only one. Might need a post it note on the bar

 

[cant_think_of_a_name]

@inlovewithmybestfriend Way to go! The hex bar is great for me with my history of low back issues. It's always nice to see someone else out there who appreciates it.

 

[rebbbekah]

@cant_think_of_a_name Same! The hex bar saves my back. I love it. I hear a lot of people bash it, but who cares. It makes the lift more squat-ish I guess. But it definitely works your posterior chain and that's really all I want it for.

 

[inlovewithmybestfriend]

@rebbbekah Yeah, it's such a shame that it gets such a bad rep but you know, no better feeling when you hit that PR without pain!

 

[inlovewithmybestfriend]

@cant_think_of_a_name Thank you!! It's made a huge difference for me with my lifts. I wish I had used it sooner. It gets a bad rep for being "not a real bar" but man, the joy it brings when you hit your PR without pain is just so worth it! Happy lifting!

 

[beachgirl78]

@inlovewithmybestfriend Nice work!

 

[inlovewithmybestfriend]

@beachgirl78 Thank you! I really appreciate it!

 

[beachgirl78]

@inlovewithmybestfriend Yep! Cheers!

 

[inlovewithmybestfriend]

@beachgirl78 Cheers!

 

[stevens86]

@inlovewithmybestfriend Sorry but that is not a deadlift technically speaking

 

[beachgirl78]

@stevens86 What about the lift makes it not technically a deadlift?

 

[stillsearchinggod]

@beachgirl78 The ROM. It’s a block pull.

 

[inlovewithmybestfriend]

@stevens86 I said I needed pads and hex bar due to noise and recovery so clearly it’s not a traditional lift. But that’s cool. Thanks for your comment.

Edit: added missing words

 

[stevens86]

@inlovewithmybestfriend I read what you put

 

[howard1960]

@stevens86 Really living up to that cyclist stereotype huh?

 

[stevens86]

@howard1960 Just trying to be like your bio in your profile man… but don’t take things so seriously…