V8 Deadlift
Witness The Fitness
Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, Functional FitnessThis program is built to steadily increase your overall strength so you can utterly crush your deadlift PR. You’ll combine volume and intensity in a sustainable, effective way without burning out.
This one's not for beginners or fresh lifting babies. This program is for lifters who already know their way around a barbell and want to take their strength to the next level. You’ll need basic knowledge of strength training and power lifts, and it's helpful if your compound lifting form is solid.
Deadlift 2x/week – High intensity + deficit work
Back Squat 1x/week – Build that foundation
Bench Press + Olympic Lifts 1x/week – Keep it balanced
Bodybuilding Accessories – Bis + tris (2x), back (1x), shoulders (1x)
Metcon 1x/week – Stay athletic
Active Recovery Recommended – Yoga or easy movement on rest days (Thurs/Sun)
👉 8 weeks. Traditional 3-week progression + 4th-week deload. Cycle it as many times as you want, because there’s always a bigger deaadlift to chase.
A
Deadlift
3, 3, 3, MAX @ 85 %
B
Skull Crushers
4 x 12
C
Dip
D
Single Arm Cable Tricep Extension
12, 12, 12, 12, MAX
A
Seated Cable Row
4 x 12
B
Chest-Supported DB Row
4 x 12
C
Barbell Upright Row
4 x 12
D
Rotating DB Curl
10, 10, 10, 10, MAX
E
Cable Curl
12, 12, 12, 12, MAX
A
Back Squat
4 x 10 @ 65 %
B
Clean
4 x 2
A
Deficit Deadlift
5 x 5 @ 60 %
B
Hip Thrust
5 x 8 @ 70 %
C
Seated Incline DB Curls
12, 12, 12, 12, MAX
D
Preacher Curl
12, 12, 12, 12, MAX
E
Split Stance Overhead Tricep Extension
12, 12, 12, 12, MAX
F
Tricep Pushdown
12, 12, 12, 12, MAX
A
Bench Press
4 x 10 @ 65 %
Conditioning
B
Grace
30 reps for time Clean and Jerk RX: men - 135 lb, women - 95 lb Scaled: men - 115 lb, women - 75 lb Fitness: men - 95 lb, women - 65 lb
C
Bent Over Rear Delt Fly
4 x 12
D
DB Lateral Raise
4 x 12
E
DB Front Raise
4 x 12
Max Davis
A former D1 runner for UCLA turned competitive CrossFit athlete with a triple bodyweight deadlift (605 lb) and WZA podium finishes — Max brings elite athletic experience to his coaching. His commitment to the grind rejects gimmicks and delivers mad results.
Lily Frei
CrossFit Athlete, Olympic Weightlifter
Verified Athlete"One year after major hip surgery, I hit a lifetime PR deadlift — I wasn’t even following the program perfectly. If you’re serious about getting stronger, this one works. Just make sure you’re eating enough… you’re gonna need those calories."
