World Record Aspirations (Converting To Deadlift Bar)

Summary by Krater

The creator discusses why he missed Raw Nationals, shares his training adjustments and future goals, including aiming for the deadlift world record and a potential matchup with Garrett Gonzales.

From the video

Answers: Why did Candito miss Raw Nationals and what are his future powerlifting goals?

• Raw Nationals
• deadlift training
• squat programming
• powerlifting goals

Exercises

• Low Bar Squat · barbell · Warmup Sets
• Low Bar Squat · barbell · 445 lbs (202 kg)
• Deadlift · barbell · 325.5 kg (717.6 lbs)
• Deadlift · barbell · 326 kg (718.7 lbs)
• Deadlift · barbell · 327.5 kg (722 lbs)
• Deadlift · barbell
• Squat · barbell · 2 Plates (102 kg) - 3 Sets x 10 Reps
• Deadlift · barbell
• Squat · barbell · One More Set x 20 Continuous Reps
• Oblique Cable Twist · cable machine · 3 Sets x 20-25 Reps
• Single Leg Press w/ Glute Bias · leg press machine · 3 Sets x 20 Reps
• Leg Extension · leg extension machine · 3 Sets x 20 Reps
• Deadlift · barbell

What it concludes

• Switching to high frequency squatting with lighter weight helped in recovering from injuries and building a base of strength.
• A deadlift bar significantly helps with deadlift performance, allowing a 675 lb lift at a 173 lb body weight.
• Building squat strength up to 500 lbs is necessary before transitioning focus to deadlifting.