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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
Can you speak more about momentum?
I have always tried to keep momentum out of all/any lifts.
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That's not possible....There's a difference between using bad form (Ex. flailing or bouncing a weight) while training and using proper momentum when going for a 1 rep max.
In a 1 rep max deadlift you want to maintain momentum (which is a function of mass and speed). The deadlift requires you to stand up and then move your hips forward. Even if you're moving slowly, momentum caused by your body will act against the bar.
The more you weigh, the more force you can generate. There's a reason why top strongmen are just plain big, as opposed to cut.