April 17, 2013 Deadlifts

For the first time in a long time deadlifting didnt feel like a foriegn movement.  I worked up to a top set of 8 reps and used 365.  Not a lot of weight but I'm still feeling this out.  When I get to 5 I really die out.  Plus I am testing my hip.  The last time I pulled sumo raw I did something to my right hip.  It took forever to stop feeling it and I had a terrible time pushing my hips thru at the top.
So, I worked up to 8 with 365 then went to 6" block pulls and did a set of 5 with 405 and 455 and it felt really light and easy.  I had been really struggling with rack and block pulls due to these hip and low back injuries.  I am looking at next weeks dealift plan and am actually looking forward to deadlifting.
I finished the night with some barbell rows, shrugs and some up/down planks.
Mindy has been doing sumo pulls since she started lifting.  Tonight she decided to see what conventional pulls felt like.  She PR'ed...  It was really unbelievable how much stronger and faster she was.  So, she'll be pulling that way now and we need to find a conventional suit now...
I have been watching a lot of those videos from Dr. Stuart McGill after hearing about him thru Brian.  What he says makes a lot of sense and I would highly recomend listening to him.