Magnusson/Ortmayer for building deadlift?

[peanuts]

So I'm trying to really do something structured to help build my deadlift before my meet in about 10 weeks.

In the recent past I was mainly doing 6 triples at around 85% followed by a variation; either pause deads, deficits etc at around 70% then accessory work.

I did this for a couple of months adding around 5lbs each week and ended up pulling 254kg for triples before I burnt out and did a deload.

Obviously it was nothing structured, just sort of enjoyed pulling heavy, but I'm trying to do something more concrete now.

I came across Mag/Ort and read lots of reviews and the vast majority seem to hit PRs at the end of the cycle. I started it today and although it's different, I think I might start missing the heavy triples. Mag/Ort is basically 4x4 at 70%, a couple of doubles at 80% - 90% with 10lbs, 20lbs etc added in the later weeks, then some speed work. I'm not used to lifting in the 70% range, I'm worried the low intensity might affect my strength.

Has anyone tried Mag/Ort before, and would anyone have anything else to recommend, or am I overthinking it? I guess my concern is that if this doesn't start feeling like it's working half way through or I start missing reps consistently, I would have wasted valuable time leading up to my meet.

[Cellardweller]

Remember you want to peak for your meet. 4x4 at 70% doesn't feel sexy, but its partly about recovery and priming your muscles for that meet. Just hitting triples at 90% won't prime you up. It'll burn you out. I haven't done this program, but from what I have done I can say you'll feel fresher when it does come time for the big boy weight. Trust the program.

[Aggression]

Remember you want to peak for your meet.

This is the bottom line. You want to hit your best numbers when it matters; on the platform. Hit a rep PR with 90% a week out counts for nothing and will just burn you out. I usually wave up with my heaviest week being 2-3 weeks out from a meet and then taper down the final few.