Quote:I just started back to lifting, been over 10 years since high school football.  I never really was strong on the bench however squats and leg press I was decent.  

 

Anyway, having never done dead lifts before and hearing about them in just about every article online related to lifting I decided to give them a go.  I do 4 sets of 10 reps each but only do 185 pounds.  After seeing a lot of your numbers here it makes me think I am either weak or doing something wrong, maybe should lower the reps and increase the weight?  Any suggestions?

 

Also wouldn't mind some tips on increasing my bench.  I have been concentrating on form quite a bit the last few months and have been working out back, arms and shoulders to help complement other muscles used in the lift yet I'm not seeing that much of an increase in strength.  Any tips would be helpful.