{"id":298213,"date":"2021-01-23T18:27:10","date_gmt":"2021-01-23T23:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=298213"},"modified":"2021-01-23T18:58:07","modified_gmt":"2021-01-23T23:58:07","slug":"eric-kim-475-pound-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/23\/eric-kim-475-pound-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max\/","title":{"rendered":"ERIC KIM 475 POUND SUMO DEADLIFT \/\/ ONE REP MAX"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/deadlift\/\">deadlift<\/a> PR (personal record) \/\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/02\/how-to-one-rep-max-powerlifting\/\">one rep max<\/a> attempt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-limits\">No limits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-attachment-id=\"298219\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/ek067786-deadlift-max\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/EK067786-deadlift-max--scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;RICOH GR III&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1611413340&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EK067786 deadlift max ERIC KIM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/EK067786-deadlift-max--scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/EK067786-deadlift-max--scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1707&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"EK067786 deadlift max ERIC KIM\" class=\"wp-image-298219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/EK067786-deadlift-max--scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/EK067786-deadlift-max--scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/EK067786-deadlift-max--scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/EK067786-deadlift-max--scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/EK067786-deadlift-max--scaled.jpg?resize=1568%2C1045&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/EK067786-deadlift-max--scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>475 Pounds (4 plates, a 25, and 10 on each side)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignfull columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-attachment-id=\"298222\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/deadlift-sumo-max-eric-kim-3\/\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/deadlift-sumo-max-ERIC-KIM-3-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/deadlift-sumo-max-ERIC-KIM-3-scaled.jpg?resize=1568%2C1045&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/deadlift-sumo-max-ERIC-KIM-3-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-attachment-id=\"298220\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/deadlift-sumo-max-eric-kim-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/deadlift-sumo-max-ERIC-KIM-1-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/deadlift-sumo-max-ERIC-KIM-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1568%2C1045&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/deadlift-sumo-max-ERIC-KIM-1-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-attachment-id=\"298221\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/deadlift-sumo-max-eric-kim-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/deadlift-sumo-max-ERIC-KIM-2-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;RICOH GR III&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1611413350&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"deadlift sumo max ERIC KIM 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/deadlift-sumo-max-ERIC-KIM-2-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/deadlift-sumo-max-ERIC-KIM-2-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1707&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"298221\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/deadlift-sumo-max-ERIC-KIM-2-scaled.jpg\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/deadlift-sumo-max-ERIC-KIM-2-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/7Sz8149u?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/3G3RiMmY?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ERIC KIM 475 POUND SUMO DEADLIFT \/\/ ONE REP MAX\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3phLelWqejI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-do-it\">How to do it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It seems the simplest regimen is the best. Typically what I do is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Only attempt a one rep max attempt at the gym once a week (for deadlift, squat, bench, etc) and just go up in heavy singles.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, the session looked like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Warmup with one 45 pound plate on each side (1 rep of 135 pounds)<\/li><li>One rep with two 45 pound plates on each side (1 rep of 225 pounds)<\/li><li>One rep with three 45 pound plates on each side (1 rep of 315 pounds)<\/li><li>One rep with three 45 pounds on each side, and add a 25 pound on each side (1 rep of 365 pounds)<\/li><li>One rep with four 45 pound plates on each side (1 rep of 405 pounds)<\/li><li>[Rest &#8230; get hyped up, amped up, focus, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/23\/zen-zone-3\/\">zen-zone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/16\/super-saiyan-is-the-goal\/\">super-saiyan<\/a> mode, put on some chalk, mixed grip]<\/li><li>Attempt 1 rep-max (a new weight I have never attempted, every week adding 2.5 pounds on each side). <ul><li>For example last week I attempted\/successfully lifted (on each side) four 45 pound weights, one 25 pound weight, a 5 pound weight, and a 2.5 pound weight. This equalled 470 pounds in total. <\/li><li>But this week, I attempted a new PR (personal record) in deadlift, which is 475 pounds in total (5 pounds heavier than last week, adding 2.5 pounds on each side, in terms of the math)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/ieN1FG0s?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mental-and-physical-focus\">Mental and physical focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"3\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-298234\" data-id=\"298234\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ERIC-KIM-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max-1-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ERIC-KIM-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max-1-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ERIC-KIM-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ERIC-KIM-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max-9-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ERIC-KIM-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max-9-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ERIC-KIM-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max-9-scaled.jpg?resize=1568%2C980&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ERIC-KIM-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max-9-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-298244\" data-id=\"298244\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ERIC-KIM-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max-10-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ERIC-KIM-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max-10-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ERIC-KIM-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max-10-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ERIC-KIM-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max-10-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ERIC-KIM-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max-10-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ERIC-KIM-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max-10-scaled.jpg?resize=1568%2C980&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ERIC-KIM-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max-10-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What I actually find interesting in powerlifting, deadlifting, etc is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Conquering fear, doubt, and getting into this incredible zen-body-mind zone, where you forget yourself for half a second, and pull with all your strength. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strength don&#8217;t lie. With powerlifting, it is physics, and binary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>You can either lift it off the ground, or not. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Either a 0 or a 1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-about-proper-form\">What about &#8216;proper&#8217; form?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am convinced anyone who talks too much about &#8216;proper&#8217; form is either a nerd (who doesn&#8217;t really lift weights, but talks about it a lot on online forms), someone who is a personal trainer for a living or makes additional side-income from their fitness skills\/YouTube channel, or someone who wants to be the alpha male at the gym and flex over all the other guys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='421' height='750' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/jNoAJUv5?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption>ERIC KIM 455 POUND SUMO DEADLIFT ONE REP MAX \/\/ March 12, 2020 before COVID-19 hit. I actually weigh less here \/\/ I currently weigh more as of writing this (Jan 23, 2021)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have never once followed &#8216;proper&#8217; form in my life when it came to weight lifting. Even with deadlifts, I eventually switched from the &#8216;normal&#8217; deadlift form to the &#8216;sumo&#8217; deadlift form in order to lift more weight (I have found that the sumo deadlift form is a more efficient form, which allows you to move more weight). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-about-belts-and-straps\">What about belts and straps?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/kut7jeTX?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption>A one rep max deadlift attempt about a month or two ago. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have never used a belt, or straps. The only thing I have used is chalk, and using a mixed grip on my heavier weights. For example, I only use the standard grip (both thumbs pointing downwards) up to 315 pounds (3 plates on each side). Then when I go up to 365 pounds I use the left-mixed grip (left palm up, right palm down) which is my non-dominant grip. Then when I get to 405 pounds (4 plates on each side) I switch to my dominant mixed grip (left palm down, right palm up). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And then when I attempt my max weight, then I chalk up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-try-to-one-rep-max-if-you-don-t-feel-like-it\">Don&#8217;t try to one-rep max if you don&#8217;t feel like it. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I was actually thinking about trying this one-rep max deadlift (475 pounds) the last few days. But the last 3 days, I wasn&#8217;t feeling it. I showed up to the gym, but feeling a bit tired, or my body had no gusto or zest or enthusiasm for deadlifting. Even yesterday, I did 365 for one rep, and didn&#8217;t feel it, and just went home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple lesson:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Only go for one-rep max attempts when your body feels like it. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is tricky&#8211; because there is a difference between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Having the maximal physical vigor but the fear which gets in your way<\/li><li>Having sub-optimal physical vigor<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to attempting a one-rep max attempt, my body needs to be fully-vigorous. I cannot feel tired. It is necessary that the night before I slept very well. Also, if my body isn&#8217;t fully recovered from my last deadlifting session, my body *feels* weak and not in peak condition. Thus, only try to deadlift a new one rep max PR when you feel in peak condition (I try at least once a week, but sometimes every 1.5 weeks or every 2 weeks). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-powerlift-or-lift-weights\">Why powerlift or lift weights?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Frankly speaking, the only two passions I currently have in life are my artistic pursuits (<a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/19\/5-creative-photography-motivation-ideas\/\">photography<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/videos\/\">video<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/poetry\">poetry<\/a>, rap, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/29\/reflections-after-10000-blog-posts\/\">blogging<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/11\/just-vlog-it\/\">vlogging<\/a>, etc) and powerlifting (<a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/05\/only-trust-philosophers-who-deadlift\/\">deadlift<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/18\/how-i-squat\/\">squat<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/13\/floor-bench-press\/\">bench<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/04\/how-to-one-rep-max-dumbbell-press\/\">dumbbell press<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is my theory:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The apex artist is the powerlifter\/artist.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>To achieve the apex artistic and philosophical summits, one must also build one&#8217;s body and physical strength to the apex. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ERIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-powerlifting-101\">POWERLIFTING 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/ieN1FG0s?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/23\/why-i-like-failing-one-rep-max-attempts-at-the-gym\/\">Why I Like Failing One Rep Max Attempts at the Gym<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/18\/how-i-squat\/\">HOW I SQUAT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/11\/dumbbell-one-arm-shoulder-press\/\">DUMBBELL ONE ARM SHOULDER PRESS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/08\/how-to-floor-bench-press\/\">How to Floor Bench Press<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/06\/powerlifting-for-happiness\/\">Powerlifting for Happiness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/04\/how-to-one-rep-max-dumbbell-press\/\">How to One Rep Max Dumbbell Press<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/02\/how-to-one-rep-max-powerlifting\/\">How to One Rep Max Powerlifting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/31\/how-to-do-a-floor-bench-press\/\">How to Do a Floor Bench Press<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/30\/in-praise-of-heavy-dumbbell-press\/\">In Praise of Heavy Dumbbell Press<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/30\/bench-press-gym\/\">BENCH PRESS GYM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/29\/how-to-squat\/\">How to Squat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/28\/sumo-deadlift-gym\/\">SUMO DEADLIFT GYM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/07\/powerlifting-while-fasting\/\">Powerlifting while Fasting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/06\/the-zen-of-powerlifting\/\">The Zen of Powerlifting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/12\/the-empowering-feeling-of-failure\/\">The Empowering Feeling of Failure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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