Recovery
 

How Should I Handle Recovery?
For optimal strength, allow a few days for your CNS to recover if you're going heavy.

Of the three powerlifting lifts (squat, bench press, and deadlift), the deadlift is the one that really cuts into recovery. A muscle can recover quickly, but when it comes to powerlifting and being strong, the main factor is your central nervous system. The more you push towards your 1RM in deadlifts, the more you cut into your CNS and overall recovery.

Take-home message: The deadlift can do more damage than any other exercise. Respect it always. Training heavy taps into your CNS much more than doing deadlifts for bodybuilding