Deadlift woes

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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BBM,
I’m on the tail end of the BBM strength 12 week template, and I’ve been having some odd issues with the deadlift; all through warm ups towards a 1 @ 8, everything is fine, until I get to 385, which a few months ago was my beltless max. After I lift that belted or other wise, I’m fried and 315 barely breaks for a single. Today, I had to drop all the way to 225 to finish out my reps. I think this may be life fatigue related, but my squat doesn’t suffer in the same fashion.

I compete April 6 and was really hoping to pull 405, but I don’t know if I’ll be able to at this point. Would you all have any ideas or suggestions?

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Do you have a video of your most recent “1 @ 8” on the deadlift?

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I do not currently have a video of my 1 @ 8, but I can record my comp deadlift next week and submit the video. Would that work? Alternatively, I have 2" deficit deadlifts tomorrow, and record those.

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If you have the issue next week then it would be good to see what your 1 @ 8 looks like and what your back offs look like :slight_smile:

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