Reset Reps On Deadlift: When and Why To Use Ft. Matt Gary

Deadlift is differentiated from squat and bench press in how there is no eccentric loading when performing your one rep max. In comparison, the first rep of a deadlift set is more specific to your 1 rep max than any other rep compared to squat and bench press. So in application, there are many times we want to recreate this exposure as much as possible, which is where the idea of reset reps or cluster sets came about. I first came across this idea from @mlgary72, and his application of using only singles in training. So what better way to cover this topic in full than to do a 30 minute YouTube video covering all the aspects of reset reps and cluster sets, and have Matt Gary introduce his philosophies on deadlift to kick off the video! In this video, Matt covers where this idea originated from, the reasoning behind doing singles in training, and how he applies this theory in SSPT's programming. From there, I expand on how I have taken this tool and applied it within my own system. I cover the why's behind using reset reps, when to use them, and what individual characteristics I look for in lifters that would likely benefit from them. I look at when not to use them, as there are people who likely will benefit more from sticking to the standard repetition model. And then I breakdown the technique of resetting and the application within programming.
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Matt Gary Deadlift Content:

[valhallaawaits]

This video is golden. I was just struggling with my calculations, like i can deadlift a weight for 4 reps for RPE 7 but then 20 kgs more on the bar and am hitting my RPE 10 1RM...i was so confused, now i have a strategy to do thing, thank you PR Performance!.

[gforcecache]

This was one of the best deadlift videos I have watched, and I have watched way too many. This really opened my eyes. I just tried this today and it really trains the setup and probably keeps the deadlift safer.

[luisdavila]

Babe wake up, new Prs Performance video is up

[renaereps]

Currently running your 15 week program (just started block 2) — it’s my first experience with cluster deadlifts and I’ve definitely noticed an improvement in my set up after all the practice I get from doing them. 🤘🏼

[cameroncavanaugh]

This is a great video! Definitely makes even more sense now!

[maxhallfitness]

This video is money. I've never programmed Reset reps but after watching this video I can definitely think of a few athletes I coach that can benefit from these. Thank you Steve,

[sentinelx]

Thank you. This is gold. Appreciate you!

[idontthinkso]

I have a question so I don’t really like holding my brace and doing more reps without any rest but I use straps so should I really be avoiding reset reps or can I just relax my back while holding on to the bar for a few seconds and rebrace? Thanks.

[danielkilleru]

hello! what do you think about using something like 1x2 (with reset) on deadlift heaviest weekly top set during a meet prep instead of a classic single. I m very bad at singles (i think i can do 1x2 and almost 1x3 with my 1RM).
What strategy would you use for someone like me for a meet prep.

[kdh]

Dealing with a bit of siatica below the glute. It seems the more the reps the more pain an rpe 7 single would hurt way less than an rpe 7 set of 3. I know you know nothing about me at a lifter but do you think clusters for all my deadlifting would be a good thing to do in this situation? (Am a sumo puller if that means anything)

[foresth-h]

What percentage of someone's e1RM would you think someone could use for reset reps vs a normal set?

[ArtlantisDE]

watching on 0, 25x speed for higher retention time

[darryllim]

The difference in the heights of the posts annoy me…😂😂 thanks for the informative video though.

[vsauce]

You have lifters that lift there one rep max for 3 reps. If thats the case then it wasn’t really a 1rm

[spyhunter]

Three areas I’m surprised you didn’t touch on, perhaps because you didn’t want to be overly critical of the guest:

1. reset reps are not conducive to a hypertrophy phase. Fully committing to resets is leaving a lot on the table. Stretch under load, cell swelling, volume, etc

2. Removing the stretch reflex (which the guest places a lot of focus on) is functionally putting more emphasis on getting stronger off the floor. If a lifter doesn’t struggle with breaking the weight off the floor, reset reps don’t offer anything, and even then, deficits may be the better option for conventional pullers.

3. I understand the viewers of the channel are generally advanced enough to know this, but I think a distinction between TNG, Pause reps, and Reset reps may have been useful. As most of the guest’s arguments would be most valid if he’s criticizing the bounce of TNG.

Pause Reps likely offer the best of both worlds in 90% of cases, with Sumo pullers being a good exception as you pointed out as deficits are more liable to take them out of position.