7. Deadlift Masterclass - Bryce Lewis

The Boostcamp Podcast

Bryce Lewis, a distinguished powerlifter and four-time national champion, has set records in both the USAPL and IPF. Renowned for his expertise, Bryce is passionate about sharing his skills and knowledge through The Strength Athlete (TSA) powerlifting coaching services.

In our comprehensive discussion, we focus on the quintessential exercise: the deadlift. Bryce offers his insights on various aspects, including the differences between conventional and sumo deadlifts, their application in powerlifting versus bodybuilding, the safety of back rounding, and the nuances of deadlift techniques such as stance width, toe angle, shin angle, and belt positioning. Additionally, he addresses overcoming deadlift plateaus, effective deadlift programming, and cultivating the right mindset for setting new personal records.

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Podcast Timestamps:

00:23 Bryce introduction

02:21 How does bodybuilding training play into powerlifting?

04:30 Deadlift for powerlifters vs bodybuilders

08:21 Is sumo cheating? Do you see rules changing?

12:14 How to determine your optimal stance?

18:40 Will training sumo make you better at conventional? Vice versa?

22:56 Difference in technique from beginner vs intermediates?

24:45 Is back rounding safe? How to round back to deadlift more?

32:42 Deadlift every day experiment

37:45 Stance width. Narrow or wide?

43:30 Toe angle. Straight or angled?

45:30 shin angle. Forward or vertical?

46:45 Belt position. Low or high?

48:50 Bracing. At top or bottom?

52:35 Full Stop or Touch and Go?

56:50 How to overcome deadlift plateaus?

1:03:00 Bryce Lewis free powerlifting program

1:03:50 How does bodyweight changes affect deadlift?

1:07:25 Does squat improve deadlift strength? Deadlift specialist?

1:10:45 Bryce’s mindset when attempting a deadlift PR

1:15:35 Bryce’s most memorable deadlift

1:17:00 Positive vs negative mindset for deadlift PR

1:22:00 How to find Bryce