Do sprint-workouts call for backload?

[AdamFiddler]

I'm currently running the Justa Singles protocol for my deadlift.  For those not familiar it's a well-known 7 day/week program where you're doing deadlifts with about 70% of your max for anywhere from 3-15 reps depending on the day while adjusting the weight every week, so on “off” days (days where I don't squat and press as well) this means I do nothing but the deadlifts and a hard sprint workout (anywhere from 10-20 minutes in duration).  Question is, does the deadlift/sprint workout call for a backload the night before? (I do AM training)-Adam

[sckiely]

Not generally but if you are at the point of doing quite a few deadlifts heavy then you could experiment with it, but sprinting does not generally require a backload itself.I would experiment with a small backload the night before and see how you go

[AdamFiddler]

Thanks sckiely.  I'm thinking that at the least the sprint workouts will kind of combat the effects of any unnecessary backloading if that makes sense, and best-case scenario is it will actually help get more gains and recomp from the Deadlift/Sprint Days.  Think that seems reasonable?  Btw, when I backload it's 100% with organic yams, so it's not like I'm pounding down the cookies or anything.-Adam

[CaseyD]

You're sprint workouts will not necessitate a backload, at all. If you're going to “earn” a backload on those days, it'll be because of your deadlifts. So do your deadlifts warrant a backload??? Who knows. Give a shot and judge from there.Long story short, I agree with sckiely lol

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