In a slight departure from the scheduled rack pulls, I decided to try out the Lightened Method. This is a deadlift with band tension aiding the start of the pull, and not contributing anything to the top part of the lift.
Setup: the bands were tied to pins set about 70-75cm (27.5-29.5") from the top of the rack, with the other end looped around the bar. I was using the Iron Woody Medium bands, which take off about 54kg (120lb) at the start of the lift.
Worked up to a 5RM at 140kg, but failed to reach lockout with 180kg. A little ambitious perhaps - though not all that far away.
Warmup: Gorilla chins
Deadlift (lightened) 5@60kg, 5@100kg, 5@140kg, 0@180kg
Frustrated (hey, if Rufus can do 3 plates at 3 months of age) I quietly finished with a bit of ab work.