Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Even when I do normal training, I still don't do "normal" training :)
When I work trap bar deadlifts, on my top end set (525 lbs here), I like to do a 10-12 second lockout hold just to really feel the resistance and get the benefits of the heavy loading on the body for more than just the duration of the actual rep.
I find this helps my body acclimate to the heavy loads (kind of like the lockout partials I showed for bench press).
This doesn't necessarily make you stronger on full-range deadlifts but I do it because I (and this may sound crazy) really like the feeling of being compressed by heavy weight.
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After that top-end single, I'll back off on the weight to 315 lbs (taking 4-5 minutes rest) then do a high-rep, fast-tempo touch & go set to work strength-endurance and conditioning.
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Topics covered on this channel include unconventional exercises, muscle specialization training, hypertrophy methods, gym equipment reviews and advanced strength training techniques.
Even when I do normal training, I still don't do "normal" training :)
When I work trap bar deadlifts, on my top end set (525 lbs here), I like to do a 10-12 second lockout hold just to really feel the resistance and get the benefits of the heavy loading on the body for more than just the duration of the actual rep.
I find this helps my body acclimate to the heavy loads (kind of like the lockout partials I showed for bench press).
This doesn't necessarily make you stronger on full-range deadlifts but I do it because I (and this may sound crazy) really like the feeling of being compressed by heavy weight.
----------------
Get my FREE Mass Targeting Specialization guide:
fitstep.com/goto/mass
----------------
After that top-end single, I'll back off on the weight to 315 lbs (taking 4-5 minutes rest) then do a high-rep, fast-tempo touch & go set to work strength-endurance and conditioning.
FOLLOW ME
YouTube ► youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=nilssonnick
TikTok ► tiktok.com/@madscientistofmuscle
Instagram ► instagram.com/nicknilsson1
Facebook ► facebook.com/nicknilssonmadscientist
Nick Nilsson – Mad Scientist of Muscle
Topics covered on this channel include unconventional exercises, muscle specialization training, hypertrophy methods, gym equipment reviews and advanced strength training techniques.
