u/barberheart

I’ve hit a bit of a wall with my deadlift and I’m struggling to work out why.
About 8 weeks ago I started following a proper powerlifting program. Since then my squat has gone from 140 kg to a comfortable 140 kg (re-matched it easily and expect more on test week), and my bench has gone from 97.5 kg to 107.5 kg, so both of those are progressing really well.
My deadlift, however, has gone the complete opposite way.
My previous PR was 155 kg. Recently I attempted 160 kg and couldn’t even break it off the floor. I then tried 147.5 kg on another day and couldn’t get that moving either, even though I’ve pulled 155 before.
For accessories I’m keeping things pretty minimal. I’m mainly doing the competition lifts, with paused deadlifts as my only deadlift accessory. I’m doing rows, with out accessories for back , but no direct hamstring work.
My warm-up before the 160 kg attempt was:
60 kg
100 kg
120 kg
140 kg
160 kg
Has anyone experienced something similar where your squat and bench keep improving but your deadlift actually goes backwards?
Does this sound like a programming issue, a recovery/fatigue issue, a technique issue off the floor, or could dropping all my accessories be the reason?
Any advice would be appreciated.

I'm currently doing the TSA intermediate 9week program and using it via Boostcamp
This is the first time Iv every done a powerlifting program.
I was body building but it just wasn't for me as it didn't feel like a sport and I need goals and things to aim for and powerlifting feeling like that.
I first started with the idea and doing more powerbuilding around Christmas until I fully committed 4 weeks ago to the program, whilst putting myself on a very very slow gaining phase or (bulk) Iv seen my strength go up pretty fast.
My question is, after the 9weeks are up and I have new 1rm's (hopefully) do I just re enter my new 1rms and start the 9week program all over again Iv read that after a meet and this is basically getting me ready for my own 1 man meet, do I back off a little and go into a hypertrophy phase or power building phase for 9 weeks and then back to power lifting?
Sorry this is so long winded, I'm new to this and | don't no really anyone in the sport?

A few weeks ago I asked how would be bet to program these very specific goals, and with going away and doing a lot of research and suggestions Iv landed on a suitable program.

I’m going to be doing the TSA knowing we intermediate program alongside one day of sprint training, one 5k and one long run.

The TSA program is great so far and I’m still able to recover enough to push my running goals.

The tsa program has you test your new 1rm on the main 3 lifts after 9 weeks, and when you restart the program, it will use your New one rep max percentages to start the program over again.

Hello all,
I’m fairly new to powerbuilding/ powerlifting.I’ve been bodybuilding for about two years, but I feel like I’ve taken that as far as I want mentally — I need something more performance-driven now.
So I’m setting myself a challenge:
1000 lb total + sub-20 minute 5k.
I’ve just started the TSA beginner 13-week program on Boostcamp (4 days), and I’m planning to run alongside it:
1 sprint session
1 5k effort
1 long run
I’m 36, 176 lbs, and currently sitting at an 876 lb total.
Running is definitely my weak point right now, so I’m under no illusion — trying to push strength and endurance at the same time probably means slower progress on both. But that’s kind of the appeal.
Just curious if anyone’s chased similar hybrid goals — how did it go for you, and anything you’d do differently?

Hello all,
I’m fairly new to powerbuilding. I’ve been bodybuilding for about two years, but I feel like I’ve taken that as far as I want mentally — I need something more performance-driven now.
So I’m setting myself a challenge:
1000 lb total + sub-20 minute 5k.
I’ve just started the TSA beginner 13-week program on Boostcamp (4 days), and I’m planning to run alongside it:
1 sprint session
1 5k effort
1 long run
I’m 36, 176 lbs, and currently sitting at an 876 lb total.
Running is definitely my weak point right now, so I’m under no illusion — trying to push strength and endurance at the same time probably means slower progress on both. But that’s kind of the appeal.
Just curious if anyone’s chased similar hybrid goals — how did it go for you, and anything you’d do differently?