Deadlift Specialization

Here’s a simple, yet brutally hard and effective workout used by veterans to build rock-solid muscles and work on their deadlift skills.

This specialization program has put 20-30lbs of muscle on some people in just 6-8 weeks! That’s not exaggeration bs, it’s a fact. One of them was a former lifter named Harold Ansorge.

Don’t be fooled by simple routines. You have to work very hard with heavy kilos (whatever you define as heavy). Follow this to the letter for about 6-8 weeks and get ready to buy bigger clothes.

Deadlift Specialization Program

Training A
Deadlift 10×3-5

Training B
Deadlift 3×5
deadlift breathing 1×20

Notes: As you can see from the set/rep chart, you have to lift heavy weights. Stagger workouts, lifting every 3-5 days. Basically do this routine twice a week. If you haven’t recovered enough or feel exhausted, train once a week, every five days. The breathing deadlift is performed just like the squat version, except you place the bar on the ground, take three deep breaths, and then do another rep. Once again, repeat, put the bar on the floor, three breaths and another repetition until you complete 20. As always, get plenty of rest, eat well and drink plenty of water. Remember to lift heavy and with maximum intensity.

Understand that to be successful in any weight training program, hard work is a must! Half-hearted effort does nothing for you. If you are new to weight training or severely out of shape, consult a doctor first. End of disclaimer.